Disability Awareness Month Alumni Panel

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Location: 13356 Eldridge Ave., Sylmar, CA 91342
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Campus Life Disability Awareness Month Alumni Panel
Photo portraits of Bardo Ramos, Michael Griggs, Rosa Moreno, and Allen Alvarez

As part of Disability Awareness Month, our Disabled Students Programs & Services Department (DSPS) will be moderating a panel of LAMC alumni as they share their personal histories, including both their struggles and triumphs in higher education.

Panelists Include:

Bardo Ramos became a paraplegic due to a tragic accident shortly after graduating High School. He is a first-generation college student who received his Associate's Degree from LAMC before moving on to CSUN, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Sociology and Social Work.

Michael J. Griggs was born with Cerebral Palsy and has been a constant presence at LAMC for over 12 years. Starting as a student, he is a former Student Trustee and is currently a full-time LAMC staff member and Pathway Coach.

Rosa Moreno is a first-generation college student with a learning disability. She attended LAMC before earning a Master's Degree and becoming an Academic Counselor.

Allen Alvarez is a Ph.D. student at the University of Kentucky, whose research focuses on black & brown student-athletes and their academic experience. Allen received his Associate's Degree from LACCD, a Bachelor's Degree from Cal State Long Beach, and a Master's Degree from the University of Kentucky.

Join on Zoom

When:
Tuesday, October 17th
11 am–12 pm

Where:
Only on Zoom

To view our entire event lineup for Disability Awareness Month, please visit lamission.edu/disabilityawareness

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