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In tradition of Ed Roberts, youth with disabilities urged to think big

In tradition of Ed Roberts, youth with disabilities urged to think big

January 23, 2013:

Local high school students with disabilities were urged to consider higher education, even UC Berkeley, as within their reach, at a campus event celebrating California’s annual Ed Roberts Day, Jan. 23. A take-home message: “your presence is going to matter to the University and the world.”

Community celebrates Ed Roberts Day

January 24, 2012:

On Jan. 23, the campus honored the father of the independent-living movement, Ed Roberts, during an outreach event for local high-school students with special needs.

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