Series Title
Practical Access
Keywords
self-advocate; down syndrome
Contributor
Elyse Mundelein
Disciplines
Accessibility | Disability and Equity in Education | Education
Description
"When we learn how to become resilient, we learn how to embrace the beautifully broad spectrum of the human experience." Today, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines sit down and talk with University of Central Florida (UCF) Alumni and Zumba lover, Elyse Mundelein. Elyse Mundelein became the first person with Down syndrome to be elected into UCF's SGA, but her journey didn't start there. Working alongside her support system, she has have created opportunities not only on campus but citywide for students with disabilities. Tune in to hear more about her story, what she is up to, and how she's learned to become a self-advocate.
You can follow also follow her on Instagram (@bestbuddies17), Facebook (@Mundelein Zumba Elyse), and TikTok (@mundeleinzumbaelys).
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Date Created
11-8-2021
Item Type
Audio
Type
article
Length of Episode
13:23
Recommended Citation
Hines, Rebecca and Dieker, Lisa, "S6 E8: Self-Advocacy with Elyse Mundelein" (2021). Practical Access Podcast. 103.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/practicalaccess/103
Transcript - Practical Access S6E8
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