Different Abilities

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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Statement on Excelsior’s Values

Excelsior University was founded in 1971 to make the transformative power of education accessible to all. This was our mission then. It remains our mission now.   

We have taken note of several actions and headlines that may seem to call …

By Daniel Pascoe Aguilar
Daniel Pascoe Aguilar Fndg. Director of Ctr. for Social Justice & CDO
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How To Ask For ‘Reasonable Accommodations’ If You Have a Disability

hanks to recent government efforts, companies are now more open to hiring employees with disabilities. This, coupled with regulations that ensure equal employment opportunities, makes it a lot easier to find a job as a disabled worker.

Even then, when you’re disclosing a …

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The Impact of Coaching Programs on the Careers of Neurodiverse Professionals

For a neurodiverse professional finding their footing in the workplace and in life, a little help can go a long way. Sometimes, that help comes in the form of coaching. In this talk, Founder and CEO of the Foundation for …

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Can You Get FMLA for Anxiety? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Missing work for an injury, a contagious illness, or a minor surgery is usually a no-brainer—most people agree that following your doctor’s advice and taking time off is the right call. But what about mental health issues? Can you get …

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Will I Lose My Disability If I Work Part-Time?

“Will I lose my disability if I work part-time?” It’s a common question among Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients. If this is your case, we have both a short and a long answer for you.

Short answer: not necessarily. …

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How My Company Is Fostering a More Inclusive Work Environment For People With Disabilities

Held every October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is an opportunity to recognize the vital role and countless contributions of people with disabilities in the workforce, while also raising awareness of supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices that help foster …

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