Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Legacy


   Once upon a time there was a young women  who went to a grad fair.  Seeing  all the graduation ceremonies  they  left because there were things for other graduations , Black Grad,  Asian Grad but no graduations for those with disabilities.  Being  a disabled  advocate she went to the disability program and  mentioned it to the staff.  The staff liked it so they  put it on. Today was that day.  It was a fun day. This will be an annual   celebration   at the school. This is pretty good legacy to leave behind.  

 For those of you that are worried that this means  this graduate will not  be included  in the traditional ceremony, Don' t worry she will walk across the stage in  ten days.

3 comments:

Sarah Verity said...

Definitely the best thing I've ready today! Great job AZ - keep up the advocacy efforts, you're AMAZING!

Caryn said...

Congratulations! Read your story via The Inclusive Class.

Adelaide Dupont said...

And I read your graduation story through your Twitter.

How awesome is it that disabled students will be together through the ceremony?

[I remember our own table of 6 to 10 - then when people went off to the beach...]

[And then Valedictory Dinner...]

I think it's awesome you were recognised as an identity group. And I'm sure people will go and realise all the different ivtersectionalities involved.

Congratulations for the 11th!

What happens as an alumna? You'll soon find out.