Community Spotlight – Lucas

Lucas – TV Film & Media Studies Major, Creative Writing Minor, Cal Sate LA

Q: Why is Empower on important?

A: I think that it is important for people with disabilities to have equal opportunities to study abroad just like every student. After watching the video for Empower On, it seemed that you, Gaby, are able to strive for higher education and are willing to study abroad. However, it seems that sometimes a physical disability can contribute to a mental setback, which might make it harder for people to achieve higher education. Therefore, I believe with supportive projects like Empower On academic opportunities can be made more apparent for people with disabilities.

Q: How will Empower On impact the student body at Cal State LA and UC Irvine?

A: There is already a diverse population of all types of people in CSULA and UC Irvine. While there are programs designed to help certain races or demographics and even programs to help those with learning impairments, I really haven’t seen too many organizations that help people with disabilities. Since we live in LA I’m certain that there needs to be many more organizations/projects like empower on. Empower on can help students at CSULA and UCI because this is the hotspot for cultural change. I’m confident that with organizations like these people with disabilities can make a greater impact in the world, the support and guidance just needs to be there and Empower on is a great first step to do that.