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Get the most interesting and important stories from the 51精品视频.In collaboration with the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, 51精品视频 hosted its first-ever University for a Day on May 6. The half-day event showcased the University鈥檚 support services for disabled students to current Allegheny County high schoolers, including Kylie McGee.
The 16-year-old sophomore attends A.W. Beattie Career Center in the Northgate School District. For McGee, University for a Day was an opportunity to get a firsthand look at 51精品视频. She鈥檚 enrolled in her school鈥檚 health and nursing sciences program and views attending 51精品视频 as a way to level up her skills.
鈥淭he nursing major is a great option,鈥 she said, adding, 鈥淚鈥檝e always wanted a way to help people.鈥
The program 鈥 led by Disability Resouces and Services in the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 鈥 included a campus tour, an information session featuring an alum and an admissions presentation.
University for a Day was developed to dispel potential students鈥 apprehension about pursuing higher education, said disability specialist .
鈥淪tudents, particularly with disabilities, may feel overwhelmed about the prospect of attending a large university, so we鈥檙e offering resources in advance to say, 鈥楾his is doable, and here are the supports we have in place,鈥欌 she said.
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Photography by Aimee Obidzinski
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Disability Resources and Services partners with individuals with disabilities and the University community to provide equal access to employment, classes, programs and activities.
To learn more, attend drop-in meeting hours with a disability specialist in Office 140 in the William 51精品视频 Union from 10-11 a.m. Monday and Wednesday and 2-3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. You can also .