Statement on Current Events

The LGBTQ+ Communication Sciences and Disorder Student Association (CSDSA) condemns the use of divisive and hateful rhetoric in political discourse most especially when it is targeted at already disenfranchised groups in the United States, particularly Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) communities; immigrants; trans and gender expansive individuals; LGBTQIA+ folks; women and girls; disabled people; and others who face discrimination based on their identities. We recognize that many CSD students belong to these groups, and those in education and academia also face uncertainty with threats to our public educational systems.The disabled people we serve as a profession, already within systems not designed for them, are confronting the likelihood of further limitations in accessibility and support from public systems. So many are hurting, angry, and afraid. Thus, in light of recent political developments, we issue this statement of support: Read more.

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