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Integration of differently abled persons is woefully lacking in our society. Only through inclusion can we increase our understanding of what it takes to live alongside those who require special accommodations to make them feel a part of the community.
Daniel supported: Demand Inclusion: Let Think by the Bay Graduates Participate at CSUEB CommencementAs the mother of a young adult daughter with a developmental disability, I'm heartbroken and angry at the thought of these students not being able to participate and celebrate their success. Do you not understand the meaning of inclusion? These students need more opportunities to acknowledge their hard work and dedication against incredible odds. Not less. Shame on CSU East Bay. My daughter was considering attending this program. We will be reconsidering our options.
Cynthia supported: Demand Inclusion: Let Think by the Bay Graduates Participate at CSUEB CommencementStudents with intellectual disabilities have the fundamental right to celebrate their accomplishments alongside their peers. Yet, many are being denied the opportunity to participate in commencement—a pivotal moment that recognizes their resilience, hard work, and achievements. Excluding these students from such ceremonies not only diminishes their voices but also undermines the principles of inclusion and equality that are vital to our democracy.
In the wake of the recent presidential election, Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco reaffirm our unwavering commitment to equity and access within our public education system. We believe that true democracy thrives when all members of our community are valued, included, and empowered. Unfortunately, the barriers faced by students with disabilities reveal a disturbing trend: when institutions fail to prioritize inclusion, they threaten the very foundation of democratic participation.
Vanessa supported: Demand Inclusion: Let Think by the Bay Graduates Participate at CSUEB CommencementI graduated on Friday. This is really messed up. These students worked hard just like I did, they completed a program just like I did. They couldn't have received an honor or recognition? "Meeting requirements" is one thing, complete exclusion is another.
Alyssa supported: Demand Inclusion: Let Think by the Bay Graduates Participate at CSUEB CommencementThe rights aren't a privilege they're a requirement. Students need to be able to make it, and as a disabled being themselves, this is a petition that MUST go through.
Shadow supported: Demand Inclusion: Let Think by the Bay Graduates Participate at CSUEB CommencementExcluding students who have completed the requirements of a CSUEB program from Commencement, a ceremony designed to recognize the achievement of successfully completing an academic program, is discriminatory. CSUEB has established requirements that must be met to complete the Think By The Bay program, and the students have met those requirements. Denying these students the opportunity to participate in Commencement reflects a lack of belief and confidence in CSUEB as an educational institution, and is a great injustice.
Loren supported: Demand Inclusion: Let Think by the Bay Graduates Participate at CSUEB CommencementInclude all graduates! It’s only just and fair that everyone gets recognition for their hard work.
Breanna supported: Demand Inclusion: Let Think by the Bay Graduates Participate at CSUEB CommencementThe graduating class of Think By The Bay should be allowed to walk across the stage, receive their certificates; proudly displaying their accomplishments they’ve worked so very hard for. Just like the rest of the graduates who have worked very hard for their degrees. They too should be able to - without question, walk across the stage as part of the graduating ceremony. And if they were allowed a mention in the program, they should be allowed to participate in said program. Quick solution - The Think By The Bay program walks across the stage first, receive their certificates and acknowledgments. Their families, supporters and program facilitators can celebrate them. Then the next graduating class can walk across the stage to receive their degrees for their accomplishments and be celebrated. Easy. Not sure why this has to be a topic for discussion, it’s a graduation. And they deserve to be celebrated!
Ida supported: Demand Inclusion: Let Think by the Bay Graduates Participate at CSUEB Commencement#IncludeALLgraduates 🎓
alexandra supported: Demand Inclusion: Let Think by the Bay Graduates Participate at CSUEB CommencementAs a Disabled Grad student at CSU East Bay, I am disheartened and apalled that this has been the choice made by administration. This is not right. These students have put in the work, time, and dedication to earning their graduation and right to be recognized at commencement, and to exclude them on the basis of being members of Think by the Bay is segregation, plain and simple.
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