Access Matters Accolades
This month, we celebrate “National Disability Independence Day” which commemorates the signing of the “Americans with Disabilities Act” (ADA) on July 26th, 1990. The ADA provides protection for people with disabilities in their “fight” to acquire equitable access to our nation’s institutions.
Access Torch
Student
Bobicheng (Beau) Zhang
Beau Zhang is a PhD candidate studying cognitive neuroscience in the psychology department at Michigan State. Beau’s engagement with various organizations on campus supports individuals with disabilities.
Access Champion
Faculty/Staff
Dr. Sarah Dunkel-Jackson
Dr. Sarah Dunkel-Jackson is a professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) and our Access Champion this month. She is also involved with the MSU Research in Autism and Developmental Disabilities (RADD) Lab on campus.
Access Spotlight
Alumni
Kristen Columbus
Our July Access Spotlight is Kristen Columbus, President and CEO of the Washtenaw Association for Community Advocacy (WACA) and a 2020 graduate of Michigan State.