As the 5Cs discuss options for returning to campus, Aleja Hertzler-McCain PO ’21 urges them to consider marginalized communities nearby.
Tag: Disability
OPINION: Disability ‘access’ is not enough
Even when the Claremont Colleges are physically accessible — and they’re definitely not — physical accessibility isn’t enough to include disabled students.
OPINION: Let’s prioritize accessibility when designing buildings
Claremont needs to keep accessibility and the needs of disabled community members in mind when designing and implementing building plans.
OPINION: Disability support goes beyond accommodations
Even though the Colleges provide accommodations for disabled students, the lack of any sort of disability cultural programming is alienating.
OPINION: It’s the cheating that’s the problem, not the accommodations
In the wake of multiple indictments and plea deals concerning a college admissions cheating ring, it’s important to remember that the disability accommodations system isn’t to blame.
5C group tackles disability issues and works to build allies
The Disability Illness and Difference Alliance, a 5C group for disabled students and their allies, aims to promote awareness surrounding disability issues.