The Disability Resource Center ensures that all students have equal access to the academic experience at Northeastern.
Boston, MA
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Thank you to everyone who has followed and supported Judy throughout her lifetime of advocacy. May her memory be for a blessing.
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Tip:
Always try to bring yourself to eye-level when talking with someone who uses a wheelchair. Pull up a seat!
Did you know?
Many speech sounds cannot be seen on the lips, therefore lip-reading is a very inefficient means of communication. Write notes, email, or text someone with a hearing loss (If a sign language interpreter isn't being used).
This website has great information for/about students with an ASD who attend college:
autismgoestocollege.org/
Service dogs are more than just guide dog for people who are blind:
anythingpawsable.com/100-exa…
TIP: Use “people-first” language: “Person with a disability”, “Person who uses a wheelchair”, “Person who is blind”, etc.
Did you know: Academic accommodations, such as extended time on exams and notetaking service, are not designed to give an advantage, only to level the playing field.
#DisabilityAwarenessMonth
Deaf gain in the workplace, from the President of Gallaudet
hbr.org/2022/10/is-your-orga…
Tip: When communicating with a person who is Deaf and using an interpreter, speak directly to the person in a natural manner. Do not ask the interpreter to “Tell him…” or “Ask her…”.
#DisabilityAwarenessMonth
Have you seen the movie CODA? It won the Oscar for Best Picture this year. It is the story of a hearing young adult whose immediate family members are all Deaf (CODA stands for Child Of Deaf Adults). It’s worth a watch!
youtube.com/watch?v=0pmfrE1Y…
Tip: If you are trying to lay out items for a person who is blind, try visualizing a clock: "Your cup is at 1:00, the stapler is at 9:00, the scissors are at 12:00...."
Did you know the the first school in the U.S. for children with physical disabilities was located at 241 St. Botolph St., directly across from Matthews Arena? It still exists today, but moved to a larger space in the 1980's.
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Don't miss Civic Engagement Day on October 12th in Boston City Hall:
✏ Register and make a plan to vote
🗳 Discover accessible voting options
👀Learn about Boards and Commissions
⚖ Explore how to engage with City Council
🤝Meet Mayor Michelle Wu
boston.gov/calendar/civic-en…
ALT Civic Engagement Day. Wednesday October 12, 2022 from 10am-12pm. Boston City Hall 5th Floor. Tour Boston City Council chambers; Register and make a plan to vote; Learn about accessible voting options; Learn about Boards and Commissions; Hear how the public can engage with City Council; Meet Mayor Michelle Wu
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Lady Gaga talks about living with fibromyalgia:
youtube.com/watch?v=f8iNYY7Y…
#DisabilityAwarenessMonth
Tip: If you see someone with a disability who seems to need assistance, always ask first if they would like help and, if they would, ask the best way to assist them. Don’t assume what they need.
#DisabilityAwarenessMonth