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Students with disabilities deserve the same job opportunities as all other students

By Lisa Lillianstrom | November 11, 2018

Students go to college to plan for the future, and after graduation, all students should have equal opportunities for a good career, even those with disabilities.Only 18.7 percent of people with a physical or mental disability were employed in 2017, contrasting...

Deaf Pride to perform songs in sign language

By Northern Star staff | March 23, 2016

Deaf Pride, a student organization that celebrates and promotes deaf culture and awareness on campus, will perform students' favorite songs in sign language.The event starts at 9 p.m. April 28 in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium and is free to the public.If...

NIU community should improve disability support

By Hanna Markezich | February 29, 2016

NIU should make its buildings more disability friendly by updating old facilities and fixing elevators. Also, students should become more aware of how to support fellow students with disabilities.The Disability Resource Center makes sure students with...

Deaf Pride hosts events all week to raise awarness

By Candice Beasley | November 7, 2010

Deaf Pride recognized "the deaf and hard of hearing community" from Nov. 1 through Friday. Deaf Pride is known for hosting events making students aware of Deaf Culture through activities, programs and services. The events were open to all students to...