Super frustrating that at my college orientation in the equity, diversity, and inclusion seminar there were literally no resources provided for physically disabled people. No peer support groups, no clubs, no nothing. Lots of "we support and accept anyone who is disabled" statements but no tangible action to back that up. And of course all of this was dressed up in pretty social justice language so I can't criticize that. Finally when I asked if there were any clubs or support groups for physically disabled people on campus, I got told about three different groups for neurodivergent and mentally ill people (who deserve those resources, obviously) and a group for invisibly disabled people (who again, deserve that resource!) But no resources for people who are visible disabled and/or use mobility aids. Super disheartening considering this campus has so many fucking hills and a hard to access CDA.
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