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	Title	Date	Summary
51	RUN begins new year Block--Kristine K. Northern Iowan 90:12, p.9	10/8/1993	Outline of activities of Restrict Us Not (RUN).
52	Campus accessibility issue continues Sauerbrei--Amy Northern Iowan 90:11, p.1	10/5/1993	UNI has spent $2.5 million on accessibility; still working on improvements.
53	Untitled Kelleher--Matt Northern Iowan 89:62, p.4	7/9/1993	Bartlett Hall parking lot redesigned to meet handicapped accessibility guidelines; photo.
54	Summer construction under way Kelleher--Matt Northern Iowan 89:60, p.1	6/25/1993	Pedestrian underpass will be made accessible to handicapped students; EMC will move to former Catholic Student Center; awaiting bids on Rod Library renovation; clearing up after fire at PLS; photo.
55	Campus accessibility for the physically disabled addressed Muether--Anthony J. (Class of 1994) Northern Iowan 89:54, p.3	4/20/1993	Brief history of services to handicapped students; plans for better accessibility.
56	Wheelchair b-ball tonight at Price Lab Matthews--Mitchell (Class of 1993) Northern Iowan 89:49, p.3	4/2/1993	Football players will play basketball players to raise money for Restrict Us Not (RUN).
57	Disabled students join dining services staff Campus News Network 3:14, p.2	3/22/1993	Two disabled students work in food service.
58	Accessibility for physically disabled experienced by student senators Lovick--Kelli R. Northern Iowan 89:35, p.4	2/2/1993	Jeff Lawton uses wheelchair for day to see obstacles face by handicapped students; photo.
59	UNI lacking in accessibility for disabled Poling--Kirsten M. Northern Iowan 89:31, p.2	1/19/1993	Relieved that UNI will make University Avenue underpass handicapped accessible; believes that there are other inaccessible areas.
60	UNI's snow removal causes concern for physically disabled Lovick--Kelli R. Northern Iowan 89:31, p.1	1/19/1993	Handicapped students find it difficult to get around campus; photo.
61	"NI" letters policy discriminatory Turner--Gene Northern Iowan 89:17, p.2	10/27/1992	Protests policy of accepting only typed letters.
62	Despite the Federal Rehabilitation Act 0f 1973, UNI ignores underpass problem Feild--T. Lance Northern Iowan 88:55, p.2	4/24/1992	Believes university should have made underpass handicapped accessible.
63	RUN announces Handicap Awareness Week Havelick--Shelle Northern Iowan 88:52, p.3	4/14/1992	Schedule of activities.
64	Videoconference on "Americans with Disabilities Act" set for March 18 and April 21, sponsored by hit and University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:432, p.1	2/25/1992	Two videoconferences dealing with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be co-sponsored by UNI and HIT.
65	Scholarship for students with disabilities; Charlotte Ann Feild memorial fund established Johnston--Krista L. (Class of 1992) Northern Iowan 88:36, p.1	2/11/1992	Scholarship established by Mr. Feild; groups raise money; photo.
66	Scholarship fund for disabled students Campus News Network 2:11, p.2	2/10/1992	Lance Feild creates scholarship in honor of his late wife Charlotte.
67	Crutches enable student's eyes to see UNI sensitivity Huber--Pat Northern Iowan 88:33, p.2	1/31/1992	Has a clearer idea of the experiences of handicapped students.
68	Northern Iowa scholarship fund for disabled students created in mane of Charlotte Ann Field; Contributions may be made in Union February 5, 6 Public Relations News Release 1991:359, p.1	1/30/1992	Dr. Lance Feild created a scholarship in his wife's name for students with disabilities.
69	Ramp accessibility should also be focus for 'total safety', not just traffic lights Stewart--Kevin Northern Iowan 88:30, p.2	1/21/1992	Believes underpass should be handicapped accessible at both ends.
70	Accident victim dies of kidney failure after long stay at University Hospitals Hrubes--Debbie L. Northern Iowan 88:29, p.1	1/17/1992	Charlotte Feild died December 28, 1991; increased calls for safer passage across University Avenue, especially for handicapped students.
71	Visions of a truly mobile society. Public Relations News Release 1991:295, p.1	12/30/1991	Ramps and automatic doors added to buildings improve accessibility. Paula Gilroy-Jacobsen states that advanced technology has made wheelchairs more user-friendly.
72	Student declines to accept John Conner's response to traffic light Young--Chris Northern Iowan 88:28, p.4	12/13/1991	Student believes the university should make greater effort to make south side of University Avenue more accessible to handicapped students.
73	Students are outraged and saddened by avoidable tragedy Bauer--Paige Northern Iowan 88:25, p.2	11/26/1991	Angry that university has not made the underpass handicapped accessible.
74	Weight machine offered for physically challenged; Equalizer 100 now ready for use Goodlove--Sara A. (Class of 1994) Northern Iowan 88:25, p.1	11/26/1991	Accessible machine available in PEC; photo.
75	University should assume responsibility of disabled Poling--Kirsten M. Northern Iowan 88:24, p.3	11/22/1991	Believes university should take action to make underpass accessible to those in wheelchairs.
76	Disabled students voice safety concerns Kline--Rebecca Northern Iowan 88:23, p.1	11/19/1991	Critical of campus accessibility especially in wake of accident on University Avenue.
77	Helping handicapped preschoolers Public Relations News Release 1991:168, p.1	10/1/1991	A program to coordinate services for handicapped preschoolers aims at keeping them in regular classrooms as long as possible.
78	Disabled students seek to counter stereotypes Dolgener--Jennifer A. (Class of 1993) Northern Iowan 88:7, p.4	9/24/1991	Urge others to be open with them and to ask them questions as a means of understanding.
79	RUN voices disabled students' concerns Dolgener--Jennifer A. (Class of 1993) Northern Iowan 88:7, p.4	9/24/1991	Handicapped students outline problems they face on campus; goals of RUN.
80	Disabled students speak out Logan--Mickey Northern Iowan 87:49, p.9	4/5/1991	Description of activities and accomplishments.
81	Students form organization Havelick--Shelle Northern Iowan 87:48, p.3	4/2/1991	RUN formed to promote handicap awareness and to address accessibility issues.
82	A different point of view; accessibility of campus questioned Hahn--Jessica J. (Class of 1995) Northern Iowan 87:11, p.9	10/9/1990	Although UNI has made progress in campus accessibility, many handicapped students still find the facilities and sidewalks inaccessible.
83	UNI keeps pace with needs of the handicapped Phipps--David (Student--1990) Northern Iowan 87:7, p.4	9/25/1990	UNI buildings and grounds have been handicapped accessible for the past nine years.
84	Student speaks before Senate subcommittee Northern Iowa Today 74:1, p.27	7/1/1990	Kim Hurley speaks on disability policy; photo.
85	Hurley testifies for independence Northern Iowan 86:55, p.5	4/24/1990	Kim Hurley, who has cerebral palsy, talks about her experience at UNI.
86	Northern Iowa freshman testifies before senate subcommittee on disability policy. Public Relations News Release 1989:576, p.1	4/17/1990	Kim Hurley has had cerebral palsy since birth. The conditions affects her speech and mobility. She deals with challenges so well that she recently was invited to testify in Washington, D.C. before a U.S. Senate subcommittee on disability policy.
87	Volga freshamn at UNI testifies before senate subcommitee on disability funding. Public Relations News Release 1989:576, p.1	4/17/1990	Kim Hurley recently traveled to Wasington, D.C., to testify before a Senate subcommittee on funding for the handicapped. Kim has has cerebral palsy since birth.
88	UNI student turns physical adversity into a triumph Northern Iowan 86:50, p.10	4/6/1990	Profile of Michelle Holdorf who won essay contest; photo.
89	Northern Iowa sophomore's triumph over handicap results in national contest win Public Relations News Release 1989:518, p.1	4/2/1990	Michelle Holdorf wins the "In View" magazine essay competition. She was selected for her use of humor in writing of the difficulties that she has faced having been born with one limb. Holdorf active as both a peer counselor and member of Tomahawk.
90	Untitled Swartz--Brian Northern Iowan 86:48, p.1	3/30/1990	Students become familiar with obstacles to those who are handicapped; photo.
91	Lending a helping hand Swartz--Brian Northern Iowan 85:51, p.1	4/14/1989	Students participate in Handicapped Awareness Week activities; photo.
92	Event cancelled for Handicap Awareness Miller--Jennifer C. (Student--1989-1990) Northern Iowan 85:49, p.1	4/7/1989	Schedule of activities.
93	Vocational Rehabilitation Funds depleted Stickfort--Patty Northern Iowan 85:49, p.1	4/7/1989	Kevin Whipple talks about the potential effects of the loss of funding.
94	Awareness of the challenges faced by disabled persons is goal of Northern Iowa's handicapped awareness weeek' activites, April 5, 10-11. Public Relations News Release 1988:387, p.1	4/3/1989	Activites will include a movie, a disability simulation and a wheelchair basketball game. The purpose is to help nondisabled person appreciate the barrirers and dilemmas of being handicapped in an inaccessible society.
95	What's Up Northern Iowan 85:33, p.3	1/31/1989	Meetings and activities.
96	New drivers give van service a lift Lilledahl--Jeanne (Class of 1989) Northern Iowan 85:31, p.6	1/24/1989	Van service on campus helps those with permanent or temporary handicaps.
97	Article viewed as inaccurate Weber--Jerry Northern Iowan 85:25, p.2	11/22/1988	Points out difficulty in using tunnel under University Avenue.
98	Haldorf gets around campus; despite disability Woelfel--Jodi (Student--1988-1990) Northern Iowan 85:22, p.5	11/11/1988	Profile of Michelle Haldorf; photo.
99	Students evaluate UNI's accessibility Woelfel--Jodi (Student--1988-1990) Northern Iowan 85:22, p.5	11/11/1988	A look at handicapped accessibility on campus.
100	Pickel doesn't let handicap slow him down Miller--Jennifer C. (Student--1989-1990) Northern Iowan 85:20, p.8	11/4/1988	Joe Pickel talks about his experiences both before and after an accident that resulted in paralysis.

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