Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-2025
Abstract
Accessibility on any campus is necessary to allow individuals with limited mobility and physical disabilities to feel welcomed and access their education. Community forums are a powerful tool to organize a community to implement change and advocate for a community’s needs. Prior to implementing the community forum, community organizers engaged in research as well as in conversations with those on campus who have direct exposure to how the lack of accessibility impacts various individuals on campus. The community organizers partnered with the NEXT program, a student, as well as several professors at Northwestern college to advocate for change and bring awareness to the areas on campus that lack accessibility like Van Peursem Hall, Rowenhorst Student Center, and the DeWitt Music Hall. The community organizers continued the awareness after the community forum and sent the materials presented at the community forum to the Presidential cabinet. The community organizers are hopeful for the changes that will be implemented soon on Northwestern College’s campus that promote and increase accessibility for all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community guests.