DSSO to honor Topper at campus reception in March
The Disabled Student Services Organization hosts a 1 00 p m to 2 30 p m reception to honor Dean Dennis Topper for advancing accessibility for disabled students. Rosemary Coffman notes Topper lobbied the Board of Regents for funds to fix access issues, drawing praise from the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. Celebration of Abilities Week includes speakers screenings and a wheelchair basketball game.
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Print shop becomes classroom and workplace for deaf student
Jack Pate, a 26 year old deaf Lee College student, works in the college print shop learning to operate machines and a darkroom camera with interpreters. He earned a graphic arts certificate and is pursuing an associate degree while aiming for full time employment.
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Film festival honors disabled students with on campus screenings
Disabled Student Services sponsors a four day film festival in John Tucker Lecture Hall as part of Celebration Of Abilities Week. Free screenings include Mask Children Of A Lesser God My Left Foot and Dominick and Eugene all with captions for the hearing impaired.
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Wendell Scott NASCAR driver’s varied career and barriers
Auto mechanic student recounts Wendell Scott a black racer in NASCAR during the 1960s Scott born 1921 Danville Virginia ran a repair shop wrecker and taxi etc He licensed 1961 won Virginia state title before 1961 357 races 6377 miles 100933 dollars in eight years best 1968 17020 1969 31 races 14750 He faced racism and sponsorship limits yet won one NASCAR race with a shoe string budget He notes Rojo Jack earlier black racer faced similar barriers and was barred from top events.
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Larry Lawson Remembered as Expert Auto Mechanic and Friend
NTs said LC auto mechanics instructor Larry Lawson. He owned an older car converted into a racing tow truck and scouted the pits for used parts from competitors. He was a gentleman who bought used tires and parts, often with spare rubber to ensure safety, and loaned equipment to race efforts. He was an excellent mechanic and driver and a true friend.
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