The privilege of ability is a powerful one.The world is designed for those who are physically and mentally able. The way our houses and public buildings are structured, our education system, our policy, media representation, the lsts goes on. Bottom line, people that are able-bodied have an advantage because they are not limited physically or …
Pandemic Privilege Many of us have seen this image before. The illustration of the difference between equality and equity. If you haven’t seen this image, here’s a brief explanation. Equality: treating everyone the same, and assuming everyone benefits from the same treatment and supports. Equity: individuals need different supports in order to receive equal access. …
Introduction to Cultural Sensitivity Last week, I cooked jambalaya for my family. It was delicious! While cooking I thought about the dish’s culture. I know it is a Creole dish, but realized might be a form of cultural appropriation to cook this dish without self-educating about its cultural history! I decided …
Guest Author: Vicky Welsh Learning Disabilities in the Workplace How can we accomodate for learning disabilities in the workplace? Vicky Welsh is a 21-year-old student pursuing a degree in Learning Disability Nursing. She works at her local grocery store, the Co-op. Do you work in a shop or a grocery store/cafe, restaurant, or anywhere that …
As students, we need to take control of our learning. For most of our educational journey, we focus on learning and making connections with curriculum mostly in the classroom. This level is essential for developing fundamental skills and discovering our educational interests. As I’ve progressed through higher education, particularly graduate school, the biggest changes I’ve …
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Many of us take the time to remember MLK Jr. We know of his “I Had a Dream” speech”, his promotion of non-violence. But do we really understand all that he stood for? People know MLK, he inspires people. As a result of being a famous figure, his presence tends to be white-washed, erasing his …
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Career Spotlight: Genetic Counseling Genetic counselors are professionals who have specialized education in genetics and counseling to provide personalized help patients may need as they make decisions about their genetic health. Today, there are close to 5,000 certified genetic counselors. Genetic counselors have advanced training in medical genetics and counseling to interpret genetic test results and to guide …
The SLP Graduate School Process The SLP Graduate School Process: These steps can still apply to students applying to graduate school in other areas, but some portions are specific to SLP majors! For any undergraduate SLP student, or post-baccalaureate student (one who didn’t study SLP in undergrad and will be completing pre-requisites for a …
What is Speech-Language Pathology? When I tell people I’m studying speech-language pathology, I usually get one of these responses: What is that exactly? So you fix people’s lisps, “r’s’”, “s’s’” and stuff? So you write speeches? Can you help me with my French? *starts speaking rapid French I can’t understand* Oh I know someone who …
My Intro to Adulting What is adulting? In between graduating from undergrad and starting graduate school, I worked my first real job as a support assistant at a public preschool, but still didn’t really feel like I’m moving on from that critical stage of my life. Moving on to Adulting In my semester off, …
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