From Where I Sit

This series of short videos features students from the CSU giving a glimpse into their lives and the challenges they face.

Gloria

Gloria, a student with ADD, describes the challenges she has to overcome in order to complete class assignments. Watch Gloria's Video

Gloria B.

Gloria B describes her learning style and what she looks for in a course that matches up with her needs.Watch Gloria B's Video

Gregoire

A deaf student explains the difficulties and challenges for someone who is hearing impaired. Watch Gregoire's Video

Kellie

A young woman with hearing loss explains the difficulty when multimedia presentations are not accessible to hearing impaired students. Watch Kellie's Video

LaDonna

A young woman Marine who was prepared to go to Iraq was vaccinated for Anthrax and had a serious reaction to the vaccination. Diagnosed with 'Gulf War' syndrome, she describes the symptoms that are invisible to most other people. LaDonna explains the difficulties she has with lectures, reading and the feelings of inadequacy. Watch LaDonna's Video

Lana

A woman with Retinitis Pigmentosa explains how going back to school gave renewed meaning in her life. She explains the difficulties of having such limited vision and the steps that need to be taken so that she can participate fully in a class. Watch Lana's Video

Tiago

Tiago describes the impact of a learning disability and how later in life when he discovered that he learned differently he was impassioned to become a teacher himself. Watch Tiago's Video

Yvette

A young woman with Ehlors-Danlos describes the trials of just attending classes, getting in and out of classrooms, and using laboratory equipment. Watch Yvette's Video