Dear Students and Members,

We are pleased to invite you to the awareness event to be organized by the Office of Disability Support on 3 December, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. On this meaningful occasion, we look forward to fostering a shared awareness in these areas and to welcoming you at the event.

Event Program

Date: 3 December 2025

Time: 10.30 – 12.30

Venue: Culture and Convention Center, Hall A

10.30              Moment of Silence and the Turkish National Anthem (İstiklal Marşı)

10.32              Video Screening: Office of Disability Support

10.35              Student Experience from an Accessibility Perspective

         Oğuzhan Sevim-Undergraduate Student, Department of History

10.40              Address by Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yozgatlıgil, President

10.45              Disability Pride: Rewriting Identity and the Struggle for Visibility

                        Dr. Beyza Ünal-Clinical Psychologist

11.10              Break and Radio METU Music Broadcast

11.25              Recognizing Invisible Disabilities: An Empathy Workshop through Creative Drama

                        Assist. Prof. Dr. Gökhan Karaosmanoğlu-Ankara University Faculty of Fine Arts Department of Basic Art Education

                        METU Department of Music and Fine Arts Part-Time Instructor

Participation in the creative drama activity requires registration via this link.

12.15-12.30    Post-Drama Reflection Session and Closing