Raising Awareness About Learning Disabilities
No two people learn alike. For students with learning/thinking differences, school can present hurdles. Let’s reshape perceptions around learning disabilities.
Graduate Voice: Maddie Stallman
Before coming to FRCC, Maddie felt isolated because of her disability. Now she has overcome societal judgment and exclusion to find her community at FRCC.
Graduation Voices: Katie Day
After being denied the chance to train as an EMT because of hearing loss, alumna Katie Day found FRCC. Read her inspiring story and advice for our new grads.
Autistic Student Finds a Place Where She Belongs
April is Autism Acceptance Month, an effort to make society more inclusive for autistic people and ensure that they have a say in policies that affect them.
Achieving College Dreams Through TRIO
From middle school to college, TRIO programs help students with limited-income, first-generation college students and individuals with disabilities to succeed.
Celebrating International Day for People with Disabilities
International Day for People with Disabilities aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and to mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
Breaking Ground: First Deaf SGA President Seeks to Create Community for All
For Mickey Schieferecke, the road to a college degree has had plenty of road blocks and hills to climb. Even so, they are thriving in a leadership role at FRCC.
Becoming “Autism Proud”—Alum Overcomes Challenges to Find Her Purpose
Kendal’s college journey with autism has been neither linear nor easy. Read her story and how she’s now preparing to start grad school this fall.