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The goal of this community or “rope team is to give you access to meaningful connections, opportunities, resources and experiences that help you navigate obstacles that may arise along your personal and professional journey. It is designed to support diverse members of non-majority groups who encounter unique challenges throughout their personal, social, academic and professional development. This community recognizes, appreciates, celebrates, promotes, and supports each individual because of their diversity and contributions. We call them “rope teams” because these communities, as many as you are interested in accessing, are here to support your student and alum journey as well as to provide you with an opportunity to support the journey of those you want to help succeed.     


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What You Need to Know about ABLE Accounts | Queer Money Ep. 548

What are ABLE accounts and how can they help disabled folks save money?
On episode 548 of the Queer Money Podcast, hosts John and David welcome back Brynn Conroy, founder of Femme Frugality and Disability Finance. They discuss the challenges Americans face in qualifying for social security disability benefits and how the system often forces …

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AI Meets Neurodiversity: Empowering Unique Minds at Work

Join us for an interactive session where AI meets neurodiversity to create workplace innovation! Hunter Lee Canning reveals how this powerful combination is improving the modern office. Forget one-size-fits-all – it’s time for AI that adapts to your brain’s unique style.

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Excelsior Volunteer Week in the News

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April 14, 2025

Thanks to the Community Engagement Group and all who participated in Excelsior Volunteer Week 2025. Excelsior volunteers were featured in a segment broadcast …

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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The 20 Best Jobs for People for ADHD

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be hard to handle in many workplace situations. Those diagnosed with either disorder [can be] impulsive, inattentive and hard-wired against sitting still; as a result, they [can] struggle with …

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3 Women Offer Tips On How To Handle Your ADD While At Work

Affecting at least 4 percent of the adult population of the US (and, as today’s doctors believe, probably significantly more), attention deficit disorder (also known as ADD) impacts the lives of many professional women. The workplace can be a challenging …

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ADHD Pushed Me to Be an Entrepreneur — These 3 Things Helped Me Find Resilience in My Career Journey

Since childhood, I’ve known my mind worked differently. I was more impulsive and venturesome than my peers. I was the head of the academic team, yet also the class clown. I was class president, then a high school dropout. I …

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