Despite the picturesque view, the hilly terrain of Pepperdine University poses a challenge for mobility compared to other universities in Los Angeles, like the University of Southern California (USC).While Pepperdine offers some accommodations for mobility issues, such as free on-campus shuttle transportation, its offerings have some drawbacks, according to previous Graphic … [Read more...] about How Disabled Students With Mobility Needs Access Pepperdine and USC
Sandra Harrison
Opinion: Embrace Neurodiversity
Diversity is a discussion in and outside the classroom. Topics such as racial diversity, cultural diversity and linguistic diversity are all popular topics, but a subject less talked about is how neurodiversity affects students at Pepperdine.Neurodiversity is the concept that the human brain has normal variations and not all minds are the same. These differences are natural … [Read more...] about Opinion: Embrace Neurodiversity
People with Disabilities Discuss their Communication Experiences
Photo courtesy of Cooker Perkins Storm A major fear for many people with disabilities is being treated differently. Psychology Professor Tomas Martinez, who has post-polio syndrome, said people would talk to him differently because of his disability when he was younger. Now he believes that people are becoming better at communicating with him. “It is an area that as we … [Read more...] about People with Disabilities Discuss their Communication Experiences
Pepp Aims to Make Remote Learning More Accessible
Art by Gabby DiGiovanni As students begin online classes this semester, Pepperdine professors and faculty are working to meet students' needs and make sure classes are accessible to everyone.Pepperdine entities like the Office of Student Accessibility, the Center for Teaching Excellence and the Seaver Student Success Center are trying to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Pepp Aims to Make Remote Learning More Accessible
Students With Disabilities Continue to Petition for Change on Campus
Senior Mackenzie Mazen shared her experience as a student with diasabilities on the Freedom Wall in October 2019. Mazen and other students continue to fight for a more accessible campus. Photo courtesy of Mackenzie Mazen What began as a simple post on the Freedom Wall became an intense conversation between the university and one student’s open frustration with … [Read more...] about Students With Disabilities Continue to Petition for Change on Campus
