In our nation's educational landscape, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) stands as a beacon of inclusivity, promising all children with disabilities access to a free appropriate public...
I wasn’t exactly a normal kid. I learned to speak early, and from there it only intensified. On long road trips across the country, I would talk the entire time. I had unique interests. My parents brought...
When thinking about Augustana, every student knows the effort it takes to face the classloads and surplus of stairs and hills. But, despite the daily challenges everyone has in common, not every student...
Augustana has a diverse student body, and among that, there are people with disabilities who require emotional support animals (ESAs) to enjoy an education equal to their peers. Yet the college often overlooks...
Augustana strives to dedicate its environment to being an inclusive and diverse space. There are currently advocate groups for people of color and those who identify with the LGBTQ+ community, but not...
The removal of the mask mandate, especially in schools, can be both a terrifying and liberating experience depending on the person. For immunocompromised and disabled students who may be at a higher risk...
“Spreading The Word For Inclusion” kicked off its 10th year at Augustana – previously known as “Spread The Word To End The Word.”
Best Buddies is an organization that helps to create opportunities...
A little over a year ago, theatre professor Jeff Coussens attended a theatre conference in Peoria, Il. that inspired him in a new and touching way. While at the conference, Coussens was introduced to Dr....
A historic number of protesters gathered in America's capital for a march for women's rights on Saturday, Jan 21.
For many, this required all kinds of planning. People traveled from all over the world....
