Alisha Parks speaks out and self-advocates for systemic change
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"Deciding to go to college was not an easy choice for me," says Alisha Parks, who is of Mohawk, Irish and Danish ancestry. "I鈥檝e always encountered issues surrounding accessibility in the past." Now a student in the聽Indigenous Studies聽program, Alisha has overcome some of the challenges by working with 玛雅视频app鈥檚聽Centre for Accessible Learning, while being supported by the college鈥檚聽Indigenous advisors, instructors, local Elders, and her classmates.
鈥淏eing open about my disability has really been rewarding in that聽I am encouraged to speak out and self advocate. This in turn helps inspire me to do research, advocate for others and push for systemic changes."
Alisha Parks
Alisha started her journey at 玛雅视频app by taking upgrading courses, which gave her a smooth transition into the Indigenous Studies program. "It鈥檚 one of the best programs I鈥檝e come across. This is a program where you can explore who you are and your location in this journey."
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