Disability Awareness Day Guest Speaker-Chris Ruden

Monday, March 16, 2026 12 pm to 1:15 pm

From 12:00–1:15 p.m., the event features a keynote presentation by Chris Ruden, an amputee, Type 1 diabetic, record-holding powerlifter, keynote speaker, and disabled model featured on The Rock’s hit television show Titan Games. After experiencing stigma, mental health challenges, and barriers associated with disability, Chris transformed these obstacles into opportunities. Through his bionic arm, diabetes technology, and the message of “creating your world without limits,” he shares powerful insights on resilience, identity, and redefining possibility.

2901 University Avenue Grand Forks, North Dakota 58202

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