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Your culture matters

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[Image Description: The graphic taupe with my First Former Buddy Club President logo in the bottom left corner. "Your culture matters..." is in center-aligned italicized bright red text at the top of the graphic. "No matter how much oppression you face" is in left-aligned bright red text below a volcano. "No matter how you identify" is in left-aligned bright red text below a tomato can. "No matter what your skin color is" is in left-aligned bright red text below a tan skinned hand holding a dark-skinned hand. "No matter which language(s) you do and don't speak" is in left-aligned bright red text below a speech balloon. "Even when you do or don't have an accent" is in left-aligned bright red text below a silhouette of a speaking head. "No matter which foods you do and don't eat" is in left-aligned bright red text below a taco. "No matter which holidays you do and don't celebrate" is in left-a...

16 College Tips for Students of All Differences as Told by a College Alumnus, Advisory Board Member, and Special Education Teacher

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[Image Description: I am smiling and standing on gray concrete ground with "Bucks County Community College" and its logo engraved into a wall. I am wearing a white t-shirt that says "NOT ALL DISABILITIES ARE VISIBLE" in center-aligned dark green bubble letters at the top and bottom of a graphic design of a ghost surrounded by daisies in a light green square. I am also wearing a cream-colored skort, gold sandals, silver and gold Alex and Ani bangle bracelets, and a white and tan striped headband with my shoulder-length, curly, dark brown hair down. ] CONTENT WARNING: I would like to mention that I am not a college advisor nor professor, high school guidance counselor, psychologist, therapist, or lawyer. All content posted on disability advocate/teacher influencer page is for educational purposes only with no intent to provide any professional services. Social media should never be used as a substitute for mental or medical health care nor legal advice. If you have an...