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Dr. Suzette Garay, Ph.D.Student Services Professional Development Day

March 22nd, 2011

The Road Less Traveled

It’s not about being different that matter….

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Who am I?

Ethnicity

Socio-economic status

Gender

Special Need Student

Educated Deaf Woman

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Diverse

“One size does not fit all!”

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Motivated

“It’s far more important to know how to make an Enchilada than how to say it”

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Guiltless

“Always remember that there is nothing anyone can say or do to change the way you feel about yourself. Be proud of who you are!”

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The Great Negotiator

The most powerful tool a special need student can have is the ability to negotiate their needs and wants without “parking their culture or disability at the front door.”

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...it’s what you do with it that counts!

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