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COMMUNITIES HISTORY OF ACTIVISM INSPIRES DISABILITY ADVOCACY Disability rights movement influences student efforts at UC Berkeley

EMILY BI | SENIOR STAFF

BY KATE FINMAN | SENIOR STAFF students then formed the Roll- Memorial Hospital to Unit 2, really more about being the an- [email protected] ing Quads, an advocacy group in part to reduce the stigma tagonist, poking the bear and for students with disabilities. In against the students, according changing the system,” James the 1970s, he helped found the to the website of the current said. “It was the Civil Rights C Berkeley is known inspire students working in dis- Physically Disabled Students’ Disabled Students’ Program. Movement; people were pro- as the home of the ability rights today: He initially Program, or PDSP, and a resi- In 1982, PDSP was also re- testing a lot of things.” U disability rights struggled to find housing that dence program with a staff of named the “Disabled Students’ Eventually, TheCIL ex- movement due to a rich his- could fulfill his needs. attendants was founded to help Program,” as it is known today, panded from a student group tory of student activism and “We almost gave up because the students with independent to include students with learn- to a community organization. advocacy. of that,” Roberts said in an epi- living in the hospital. ing and mental disabilities. One of its main early actions, This history largely began sode of “The Berkeley Remix” “Berkeley was the antago- In 1972, Roberts, with UC according to James, was par- in 1962 when Ed Roberts, who podcast. “It seemed like wher- nist in that story. … They de- Berkeley students Hale Zu- ticipation in an almost month- was paralyzed by polio and re- ever we went, it was like, those nied him and they segregated kas and Jan McEwan Brown, long occupation of the federal quired the use of an iron lung places are too freaked out to him (in the hospital),” said founded the Center for Inde- courthouse in San Francisco. for survival, became the first se- deal with me.” campus senior Alena Morales, pendent Living, or TheCIL, The protest was held in favor verely disabled student at UC He eventually moved into who helped form the ASUC and went on to start the inde- of the implementation of the Berkeley after originally being Cowell Memorial Hospital and Disabled Students Commis- pendent living movement, ac- Rehabilitation Act of 1973’s rejected from campus. Admis- inspired other disabled stu- sion, a descendant of the origi- cording to Stuart James, the Section 504, which guaranteed sions, however, was not the last dents, about 12 in total origi- nal Rolling Quads group. current executive director of challenge for Roberts, whose nally, to come to campus. The residence program TheCIL. efforts for campus accessibility Roberts and the other was later moved from Cowell “At that time, it was MOVEMENT PAGE 2

STUDENT LIFE EDITORS’ NOTE UC BERKELEY STUDENT ADVOCATES

Long before the Ameri- residents and students face. ADDRESS ACCESSIBILITY, DISABILITY cans with Disabilities Act, or The Daily Californian’s ADA, was passed in 1990, “30 Years of ADA” issue BY MELA SEYOUM School of Social Welfare at UC Student Coalition for Disability the disability rights move- looks at the varied expe- STAFF Berkeley. Morales is a campus Rights. Then, along with Savin, ment was born in Berkeley. riences of students with [email protected] senior and the interim chair of Morales created the Disabled The city and UC Berke- disabilities and presents a the commission. Campaigns Student Leaders Coalition. In ley are inextricably tied to broader perspective of is- UC Berkeley student ad- spearheaded by the commis- May 2019, both groups were the fight for the ADA, which sues people with disabili- vocates Katie Savin and Alena sion over the past few years absorbed into the ASUC Dis- advanced many important ties navigate. Though the Morales recently reflected on have included a disability cul- abled Students Commission. protections for those with ADA was passed in July their work and progress toward tural center, funding for inclu- “A lot of the organizing was, disabilities. But now, 30 1990, October marks Dis- making campus accessible and sive programming at the Rec- in some ways, a survival mecha- years after it was passed, ability Awareness Month, welcoming for students with reational Sports Facility and a nism for me; I really struggled there are ongoing efforts making it an apt time to disabilities. co-pays fund for students with in my program with basic ac- to make both the city and reflect on how the campus Savin, previously a medical disabilities. cess needs and constant micro- campus more accessible to and city can improve their social worker in San Francisco, Morales joined the Disabled aggressions,” Savin said. “The people with disabilities — relationship with and out- is a member of the ASUC Dis- Students’ Union during her and COVID-19 has only ex- reach to Berkeley’s disability abled Students Commission freshman year, and the program acerbated the barriers some community. and a Ph.D. candidate in the eventually became known as the PROFILE PAGE 8

COMMUNITIES ‘WE’RE A FIXTURE’: LOOKING INTO BERKELEY’S DISABILITY RESOURCES

BY THAO NGUYEN Roberts, a leader in the indepen- said. “It’s the culmination of the Recreation Program, or BORP, with physical disabilities. SENIOR STAFF dent living movement of persons independent living movement, is one of the seven ERC partners Since then, BORP has devel- [email protected] with disabilities, according to the where we’ve got this beautiful and focuses on improving the oped into a million-dollar non- ERC website. The ERC consists building. It’s very visible, very physical quality of life for people profit organization dedicated to Sitting on the edge of South of seven partner organizations, open to the public, and it’s com- with disabilities. adaptive sports and recreation, Berkeley and formed by various two state agencies and six non- pletely designed by people with BORP’s history began in 1976 according to Rick Smith, BORP disability organizations, the Ed profit organizations that offer disabilities for people with dis- after UC Berkeley alumna Susan executive director. The organi- Roberts Campus, or ERC, pro- more than 100 different services abilities.” Sygall was denied access to a zation offers various adaptive vides resources and services at a with a disability focus, according Services provided through swimming class due to her be- sports, fitness and recreation universally accessible transit hub. to Eric Smith, ERC executive di- the ERC include technology and ing in a wheelchair. Sygall then programs, including an adaptive Considered a global model rector. medical services, counseling, le- worked to raise awareness around of universal access and disabil- “It was designed to be a one- gal support and adaptive sports. the need for adaptive sports and ity rights, the ERC celebrates Ed stop shop for disability,” Smith The Bay Area Outreach and a recreation program for people RESOURCES PAGE 7 2 NEWS THE DAILY CALIFORNIAN THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020

ADMINISTRATION STUDENTS DESCRIBE CHALLENGES, BY KATE FINMAN | SENIOR STAFF SUCCESSES WITH REMOTE DISABLED STUDENTS’ PROGRAM [email protected] UC Berkeley students share experiences with online learning, support from program

UC Berkeley’s Disabled on her own at the beginning of Students’ Program was one of the semester was more challeng- several campus programs that ing than in normal semesters transitioned to online services when she met with a counselor in in response to the COVID-19 person. pandemic, but the change has re- “Sometimes, there’s accom- sulted in challenges for many. modations that I forget I need or Now, 3,600 Disabled Stu- didn’t think I needed,” Marchant dents’ Program, or DSP, students said. “The DSP counselor would are meeting with their counsel- have known.” ors remotely, according to Karen For campus graduate student Nielson, executive director of Nate Tilton, a major concern DSP. She said in an email that is that the accommodations he the abrupt switch to online edu- receives, including “time and a cation was challenging, but DSP half” on exams and a quiet, pri- has not changed its service model vate exam environment, are not and continues to provide all of its conducive to at-home learning. services remotely. He added that as a student- “We have learned a lot in a parent with disabilities, his “time short amount of time,” Nielson and a half” and quiet environ- GISSELLE REYES | STAFF said in an email. “We as DSP are ments are often interrupted by his According to Karen Nielson, executive director of campus’s Disabled Students’ Program, the switch to online education doing everything we can to make children, who are also in school, was challenging, but DSP has not changed its service model and continues to provide all of its services remotely. sure that students get timely ac- and he said the accommodation commodations and services to for exams should be extended to which is one of his accommoda- ton said. “Being a note taker for Zoom. support their success in the on- twice the amount of time during tions, for any of his classes. someone else is a lot right now.” According to Nielson, DSP line environment.” remote learning. Tilton attributed the lack of Nielson added that getting has fulfilled students’ live, syn- Remote instruction has not “Basically, we’ve been doing note takers to the high general live and media captioning for chronous captioning needs but come without challenges, stu- the same type of socializing and stress levels of all UC Berkeley students in DSP has been an- still has wait times for asynchro- dents in the program said. schooling for the last 200 years,” students. other challenge the program has nous video captioning. Campus senior Delaney Tilton said. “Now, we’re teaching “(Getting a note taker) kind faced. She said this was caused Despite the challenges, DSP Marchant said updating her let- on a new medium and not chang- of went out the window because by longer wait times with outside has also had successes this ter, which DSP students give to ing anything we’re doing.” Cal students are so pushed to the companies and technology issues professors as an official notice of Additionally, Tilton said he edge right now where they can’t resulting from UC Berkeley’s what accommodations they need, has not received a note taker, even take on extra stuff,” Til- enhanced security features on SUPPORT PAGE 7

ASUC COVID-19 ASUC WORKS TO REVIVE DISABLED STUDENTS’ RESIDENCE PROGRAM

BY KALEO MARK with significant mobil- to make sure that disabled STAFF ity disabilities living in the students have a place where [email protected] residence halls, according they can go at the end of to Josh Lavine, campus se- the day and feel comfort- At one time, there were nior and ASUC Disabled able being disabled.” dozens of wheelchair users Students Commission sec- The new DSRP should on campus, said campus retary. be more “cross-disability senior Alena Morales. By The program served oriented,” according to the time she got into UC 15 campus students but Morales, with resources for Berkeley in 2016, she said closed in 2014 when the students with autism, non- she was the only wheelchair DOR changed its funding physical disabilities and user admitted into under- model, opting to no longer chronic illnesses. GISSELLE REYES | STAFF graduate studies that year. fund residential programs The ASUC Disabled According to a University Health Services spokesperson, the Recreational Sports Facility Morales attributes the outside of the regional in- Students Commission is testing site has protocols for how to help patients who may need additional assistance. decline in admissions of dependent living centers looking to internal cam- wheelchair users and stu- run by the state, said Karen pus sources to finance the dents with significantNielson, director of the DSRP program because, COVID-19 TESTING FACILITIES physical disabilities to the campus Disabled Students’ according to Lavine, it is closure of the Disabled Stu- Program, in an email. unlikely the program will dents’ Residence Program, Morales said forming a be funded by the DOR as it POSE CHALLENGES FOR SOME or DSRP, in 2014. Chair of new DSRP program will was in the past. the ASUC Disabled Stu- help students with disabili- Tommy Chung, BSC STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES dents Commission, Mo- ties create a home environ- president, said in an email rales is working to bring ment where they can foster she is supportive of BSC BY ERIC ROGERS UHS opened a testing site in the the program back, hoping a community, gain inde- housing the DSRP pro- STAFF Gate 5 area of the Field Club at Me- to partner with the Berke- pendent living skills and gram and believes the BSC [email protected] morial Stadium on Oct. 9, according ley Student Cooperative, or navigate the additional bar- Board can begin work on to Cate. She said this site is “not ideal” BSC. riers that go into living with the project by spring of While many students get tested for students with physical disabilities, “What we want to foster a disability in college. 2021. Chung describes regularly at UC Berkeley’s University however, because of COVID-19 clo- at the core of this program “It’s vitally important cooperatives as an “ideal Health Services, or UHS, coronavirus sures and restricted areas, making it is to make sure students to have community in your place” for disabled stu- testing facilities, some students with difficult to reach the stadium. have this ability to feel home, especially because dents to live, noting all disabilities find it challenging to access Cate added that UHS has commu- empowered on all spaces the larger UC Berkeley BSC buildings comply with these services. nicated with students who have acces- on campus, not just in the community is very pressed Americans with Disabili- Liza Mamedov-Turchinsky, a cam- sibility needs to book appointments at classroom,” Morales said. by academia, which has this ties Act access guidelines pus senior with three physical dis- the Tang Center or the Recreational The DSRP, a residential very elitist and competitive and that the organization abilities that put her at a higher risk Sports Facility. According to Cate, the program fully funded by vibe to it that sees disability is working to create a cul- of severe symptoms if she contracts Memorial Stadium testing facility also the California Department as a disadvantage,” Morales ture of anti-ableism and COVID-19, said there are several is- has signage at accessible entrances to of Rehabilitation, or DOR, said. “It’s important to not sues that make UHS testing facilities the stadium with a phone number to provided direct personal only advocate for a differ- inaccessible to her. UHS spokesper- reach a staff member who can grant care to campus students ent vibe on campus but also HOUSING PAGE 7 son Tami Cate said UHS staff work people access to an elevator. to ensure the sites are compliant with The Tang Center and RSF CO- the Americans with Disabilities Act, or VID-19 testing sites, however, “both ADA, and public health guidelines. have good accessibility” and proto- MOVEMENT changed the direction of Students’ Residence Pro- “Testing, in general, with (CO- cols for how to help patients who may TheCIL back to an educa- gram, its funding was cut in VID-19) and disabilities, is generally need additional assistance, Cate said. FROM FRONT tional focus to normalize 2016, according to Morales. inaccessible,” Mamedov-Turchinsky “In setting up our testing site oper- disabilities and end the no- Her organization is currently said. “A lot of them are drive-in or ations, we plan out the patient flow … tion that disabled people are advocating for the program walk-up, which is hard for people with to meet both public health standards rights for people with disabil- incapable of activities and of to be refunded and expanded disabilities.” and ADA standards,” Cate said in an ities and was the precursor to being successful. He added to include more disabled She also said accessing the UHS email. the Americans with Disabili- that TheCIL is now less an- people than just those with a testing sites is difficult because she has Testing facilities are staffed with ties Act, or ADA, of 1990. tagonistic and wants to help severe physical disability. chronic pain and they are not within ADA standards advisers, according After the implementation able-bodied, neurotypical Roberts died in 1995 at walking distance. to Cate. She said they are responsible of Section 504 and the pas- people understand disability the age of 56. He has since Additionally, Mamedov-Turchin- for conducting walk-throughs to en- sage of the ADA, according and improve accessibility. become known as the fa- sky noted that she has to log in using sure all ADA guidelines have been ad- to James, TheCIL’s purpose “This movement, like any ther of the independent a portal when scheduling a testing ap- dressed. shifted mainly to focusing movement, had the need to living movement, and in pointment or when accessing test re- Another campus testing pro- on ensuring institutions and evolve,” James said. “Today’s 2010 the U.S. House of sults through UHS web services. She gram, the Free Asymptomatic Saliva businesses complied with the problems are very different Representatives named Jan. said online portals are “very difficult” laws. than in the 1970s.” 23 Ed Roberts Day in his to use for students with limited vision Since then, James has As for the Disabled memory. who use screen reading software. TESTING PAGE 8 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 THE DAILY CALIFORNIAN NEWS | OPINION 3

CITY GOVERNMENT CAL IN COLOR BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSES CITY WHEN ‘SORRY’ ACCESSIBILITY, UC BERKELEY DEVELOPMENT BECOMES

BY ROBSON SWIFT AND LAUREN GOOD A HABIT STAFF [email protected]

Berkeley City Council held a special meeting Tuesday evening to discuss a proposed “navigable cities” framework and UC Berkeley’s Long Range Development Plan, or LRDP. BY ARINA STADNYK The framework is Berkeley’s out- [email protected] line on ways to increase accessibil- ity for people with disabilities in the he beginning of each semester is always city. The LRDP is UC Berkeley’s punctuated by awkward conversations dur- plan for its future infrastructure T ing my professors’ office hours about my needs, including housing and park- learning disability. I sheepishly dole out disclaimers ing, based on potential enrollment. such as, “Just thought I’d make you aware, sorry.” At “When it comes to the frame- the pit of my stomach resides the fear that my invis- work, the overarching goal is to cre- ible disability will be perceived as nonexistent: What ate a fully navigable and inclusive LISI LUDWIG | FILE if my professor thinks I’m exaggerating? What if it sounds city for people with disabilities,” said UC Berkeley’s Long Range Development Plan addresses the campus’s future like I’m just making excuses? Alex Ghenis, Berkeley’s Commis- infrastructure needs, including housing and parking, based on potential enrollment. As soon as I started school, it became glaringly ob- sion on Disability chair. “Disability vious that there was something off about me. Grow- is a very broad spectrum, so when cussed the conditions of sidewalks cilmember Rigel Robinson, he saw ing up in Ukraine, I never knew another person with we look at a fully navigable and in- and wanted them to be improved. a person in a wheelchair use a bike a mental disability. Even the term “mental disability” clusive city, we need to keep in mind City Councilmember Kate Har- lane because the sidewalk had “ruts” was distant and poisonous — it evoked gruesome in- the breadth of disability.” rison said a section of sidewalk she sane asylums from horror films, with thunder and During the meeting, a number of noticed in the arts district was “dan- screams reverberating in the background. Berkeley City Council members dis- gerous.” According to City Coun- FREEDOM PAGE 8 Because there was “no such thing” as a learn- ing disability, I was branded as a lazy, unmotivated scatterbrain. My teachers and parental units figured that all I needed was some good ol’ discipline and a STUDENT LIFE sound work ethic to whip me into shape. Thus began the constant shaming for failing to act neurotypical: “Why can’t you act like a normal person? What’s UC BERKELEY ORGANIZATIONS CONTINUE wrong with you?” My entire existence became an exercise in feign- ing normality. Despite my utmost efforts, I would SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES inevitably slip up. I became accustomed to spout- ing a constant string of apologies whenever I’d lose BY KATIA POKOTYLO my key for the umpteenth time, when I was late to STAFF everything and when I’d forget something that was [email protected] said to me seconds ago. Over time, “sorry” became an idiosyncrasy rather than a conscious, intentional As the COVID-19 pandemic per- statement. sists and remote learning continues, “Sorry” is my catchphrase. I slip sorrys into texts campus organizations have been and emails, sprinkle them generously into conversa- working to remotely support stu- tions, tack them casually onto the ends of statements. dents with disabilities and plan for It’s less of a choice and more of a compulsion. their return to campus. y habit of apologizing followed me overseas Organizations such as the ASUC M when I immigrated to the United States, Disabled Students Commission, or with my learning disability in tow. My mother, the DSC, and Berkeley Disabled Stu- quintessential immigrant parent, expected nothing dents, or BDS, have been working to short of perfection in school. On some evenings, she stay connected with members of the would stand over my shoulder as I struggled to finish campus community who have dis- worksheets, wielding her weapon of choice: the red abilities, provide needed resources fly swatter. “Did we come all the way to America for and plan for the future. Though the ALENA MORALES | COURTESY you to slack off?” she’d ask, voice heavy with warn- opening of the campus’s disability According to ASUC Disabled Students Commission interim chair Alena Morales, many ing, fly swatter quivering. This approach helped my cultural center has been delayed by people with disabilities are immunocompromised amid the coronavirus pandemic. grades, but didn’t help my disability. the pandemic, groups such as the As I got older, not even my neat little rows of As DSC are taking steps to prepare for ing for people with disabilities within the transition to meeting virtually could veil my learning disability. Toward the end of its eventual opening. the larger community so they do not has made things easier for some by high school, my all-nighters grew more and more “We’re trying to just really make become an “afterthought,” Morales removing access barriers associated frequent until I only slept every other day. sure that the DSP (Disabled Stu- added. with meeting in person. Savin added I remember asking myself, Why is this so difficult dents’ Program) population doesn’t During the early stages of the that the commission has been using for me? Why do I have to work twice as hard as everyone fall through the cracks as things are pandemic, the DSC made the deci- this time to focus on expanding ac- else just to get half as far? opening back up and additional risks sion to significantly relax its policies cess to programs and providing re- Now, studying at UC Berkeley with a diagnosis are being thrown into the equation and rules around membership, ac- sources needed at this time. and Disabled Students’ Program, or DSP, accom- of what’s going on,” said DSC in- cording to Morales. The DSC has also been work- modations, I have ascended to a different realm. A terim chair Alena Morales. “We’ve made it a lot more flex- ing to build its community virtually realm where invisible disabilities not only exist but According to Morales, many ible, but I think it has allowed us to through the Signal messaging app, are actively discussed and supported. people with disabilities are immuno- further drive in our disability justice Savin added. There’s a DSP mailing list that fills my inbox with compromised or otherwise at high principles of allowing accommoda- weekly updates about the steady stream of DSP-re- risk during the pandemic. The DSC tion in all situations,” Morales said. lated workshops and events. At one of these events, I has been making a point of advocat- Katie Savin, a DSC member, said CLUBS PAGE 8 wandered around, looking at the artwork and listen- ing to students perform spoken-word poetry about their experiences being disabled. It was a showcase, a celebration. CORRECTION ven in this community that attempts to heighten A previous version of Thursday’s article “‘Weed & Wine’: Rebecca Richman Cohen talks filmmaking, cultiva- E awareness and acceptance around mental dis- tion” incorrectly stated that the documentary takes place in Bordeaux, France. In fact, it takes place in Rhone abilities, it can be difficult for BIPOC to feel com- Valley, France. fortable taking up space and asking for what we need. In a white-dominated institution like UC Berkeley, it’s not surprising that the DSP community is also white-dominated. This can feel somewhat alienat- ing to students of color who weren’t raised with the Berkeley’s Independent Student Press Since 1971. mindset that disability is something that should be SARAH HARRIS, Editor in Chief and President recognized, understood and celebrated. YVONNE SUN, Managing Publisher Going from an environment where mental dis- AMANDA BRADFORD, Managing Editor ability is stigmatized to one where it is uplifted is ALEXANDER HONG, Creative Director quite the culture shock. Students of color, and people in general, with in- visible disabilities are still struggling to undo years SENIOR EDITORIAL BOARD ADMINISTRATION Jordan Harris, Night Editor of internalized guilt for being told to “act like a nor- James Dorn and Marie Balba, General Managers Clara Rodas City News Editor mal person” or made to believe that we are somehow Emily Hom University News Editor Sera Nicole Smith Staff Representative inadequate. While being immersed in a healing and Katherine Shok Opinion Editor James Dorn Sales Director Ethan Waters Sports Editor Marie Balba Finance Director validating environment is a great start toward self- Skylar De Paul Arts & Entertainment Editor Debbie Faigenbaum Development Director acceptance, people like me must actively work to Gina Wright Blog Editor Catherine Hsu Production Director deconstruct ingrained stigma in order to feel truly Celine Bellegarda Photo Editor Andrea Angulo Corona Sales Manager Purva Kapshikar Projects Editor Chrystelle Garcia Distribution Manager unapologetic for who we are. Aishwarya Jayadeep Design Editor Christina Ji Sanjana Melkote Multimedia Editor Marketing Manager I’m at the sink at my co-op, cleaning a few mis- Bryan Qiu Sharon Riou Social Media Editor Online Manager matched plates. 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IN CONVERSATION WITH Jerusha Mather, AUTHOR OF ‘Burnt Bones and Beautiful Butterflies’

BY NATHALIE GROGAN and straightforward, but STAFF it thinks about really [email protected] complex things that the world experi- Jerusha Mather is a neu- ences, that every- roscientist and a poet, one experiences,” working toward she said. “I think her doctorate in that’s really im- biomedical sci- portant, that my ence while simul- work can make a taneously publish- difference in some- ing her first book one’s life in some of poetry, “Burnt way. That’s why Bones and Beau- I wrote the book, tiful Butterflies.” because words are While her research is not simple things — centered around dis- words can send a per- covering innovative son hope.” methods to treat cerebral Describing her po- palsy, her poetry is a uni- etry as a deeply con- versalized exploration of templative explora- life in all its multitudes. tion of how beauty In an interview can emerge from with The Daily Cal- | STAFF the darkest of places, ifornian, Mather Mather explained discussed her expe- how hope and resil- rience having cere- ience are at the core of ARMAAN MUMTAZ bral palsy, or CP, her her poetry. passion for poetry and “The pain and the sorrow, her recently published and also the happiness and book, which she hopes her the joy, that life brings is re- readers will find themselves in. book, “Burnt Bones and look at the ally investigated in my book,” Mather was born in Sri improved my quality of life.” Beautiful Butterflies,” Mather person’s talent — I think tal- she said. “That’s why I called Lanka, where she initially Introduced to poetry while stated that “Milk and Honey” ent is important. I think it’s it ‘Burnt Bones and Beautiful showed signs of CP. At the in primary school, she talked by Rupi Kaur inspired her to time that the publishers see Butterflies,’ because it’s about time of her birth, the doctors passionately about her experi- publish her own work. the talent, not the popularity.” how beautiful things can come found no complications; how- ence writing and her love for “I read it and I thought it Speaking of her own abili- out of pain or struggles or dis- ever, several days later, the the art form. was amazing,” she said. “I ties, Mather described her appointment or failure or bro- onset symptoms of her CP be- “In high school, there was thought that it was so coura- art and writing process as kenness. That’s the message came apparent to her parents. one teacher that really loved geous of Rupi Kaur … and I both universally located and that I am constantly trying to After blood transfusions and poetry, and we started a po- thought that it would be nice widely accessible. represent in my poetry, and light therapy, she was said to etry club,” she said. “We had if I could do the same. So I “Some of (my poetry) is I really hope that people can have severe jaundice. fun talking about poetry. It wrote a book.” about my experience, but see that.” Two years later, her par- was just her and me at the On Sept. 18, Mather inde- most of it is about people and Ultimately, poetry has given ents moved to Australia, and time, and she gave her lunch- pendently published “Burnt life,” she said. “I see people Mather a channel to explore there she was diagnosed with time just to read poetry with Bones and Beautiful But- in my head and I don’t think her creativity. With final words CP. She was given therapy me. I thought that was re- terflies” as her first book of about it, I just write it. And of eloquent sincerity, Mather and tried several methods to ally lovely and I thought that poetry. She did, however, then when I’m thinking about spoke from her own experi- help her gain strength, walk was really special. I think express her disappointment a picture in my head, the ence about the beauty and and talk. that’s really how my love of with publishing companies, as words just come out. I think possibilities of imperfection. “When I came to Australia, poetry began.” they were reluctant to publish that’s something that is part of “It is OK to not be OK,” there were more opportunities She began her poetry Insta- her book. my talent.” she said. “That’s what re- to get therapy,” she said. “Al- gram page while at university, “They just shut down when Mather also highlighted the ally drives my poetry — the though it’s not perfect, it really but she didn’t know where we talk to them about poetry or power that resides within her human aspect. Not the per- helped me to gain some func- exactly her posting would go. when you write to them about direct stylistic approach. fect human, but also the tion in my legs and it really On her recently published it,” she said. “They don’t really “My style is very simple broken human.”

VISUAL ART FILM ARTIST JUAN AGUILERA CELEBRATES NATURE, HERITAGE THROUGH DESIGNS

BY TAILA LEE STAFF [email protected]

The following quotes from Juan Aguilera were translated from Spanish to English by Veronica Rojas. Since 1998, Juan Aguilera has been making art at Oak- land’s Creative Growth Art JMG MOTION PICTURES | COURTESY Center, a nonprofit organiza- The film ‘The God Given Talent: The Creative Life of Charles Curtis tion that serves artists with Blackwell’ tells a beautiful story of intersection, struggle and perseverance. disabilities. The organization was founded in 1974 and sup- ports more than 150 artists by SUPERFEST DISABILITY FILM providing artistic materials and DIANA ROTHERY | COURTESY guidance from professional art- Creative Growth Art Center creates space for artists experiencing disability, FESTIVAL SHEDS LIGHT ON ists, hosting gallery exhibitions such as Juan Aguilera, to explore their creativity and discover their passions. and more. Though the corona- virus pandemic has forced the Creative Growth. That’s been improving his drawing skills, BLINDNESS,ACCESSIBILITY temporary closure of the cen- the hardest part material-wise, he also learned how to paint, ter’s studio, that hasn’t stopped but I’m trying to improvise as make collages, sculpt with BY HARI SRINIVASAN 70-minute documentary that Aguilera from creating. much as possible at home and clay and work with wood at SENIOR STAFF won the Superfest 2020 Dis- “I’m enjoying making my use the materials I have.” the studio. [email protected] ability Justice Award. own artwork at home,” Agu- Gathering inspiration from “I do feel like I have grown The film takes an intrigu- ilera said in an interview with art in books and magazines, over the years at Creative Superfest, the longest run- ing look at the life of the titular The Daily Californian. “The Aguilera has been drawing as Growth as an artist,” Aguilera ning disability-focused film Blind Oakland-based visual art- hardest part has been not hav- long as he can remember. He said. “The community, the festival in the world, ran from ist and poet, who splits his time ing accessibility to all the ma- began to expand his artistic teachers have taught me a lot of Oct. 16-18 this year. First on between California and Mis- terials at Creative Growth, like skill set more than 20 years things. A lot of what I do now is the lineup was Jeff M. Giorda- sissippi. After drinking from a the brilliant colors, the acrylic ago when his social worker no’s documentary “The God colors, the varnish, all the lost- first introduced him to Cre- Given Talent: The Creative Life and-found objects we had at ative Growth. In addition to AGUILERA PAGE 8 of Charles Curtis Blackwell,” a SUPERFEST PAGE 8 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 THE DAILY CALIFORNIAN PAID ADVERTISEMENT 5 Our mere existence requires resistance time and time again.”

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THE COMMENTARY BUILDING COMMUNITY Letters and op-eds can be sent via Email: MEMORY IS ESSENTIAL email or U.S. mail and must include [email protected] contact information. Letters should be no longer than 400 words and op-eds Mailing Address: no longer than 800. All submissions TO DISABILITY JUSTICE are edited for publication. Your online 2483 Hearst Ave. comments may also be printed here. Berkeley, CA 94701-0949 JOSH LAVINE activists who came before us, AND ALENA MORALES who crawled up the stairs of the SPECIAL TO THE DAILY CAL Capitol and endured month- COMMENT BY KILLER MARMOT [email protected] long sit-ins, who had to pull ON “BLACK PEOPLE CAN’T KEEP DYING FOR THE SAKE OF WHITENESS” teeth to ask for something as OCTOBER 17, 2020 | DAILY CAL WEBSITE The ASUC Disabled Stu- simple as a curb ramp, who We need to appreciate good policing, and credit police departments for the dents Ad Hoc Committee, or continue to fight back against actual volume being served up. And, when things go sideways, we need to be DSC, was established as an forced institutionalization and ready to invoke investigations of facts, no blue coverups, and accountability ASUC commission Oct. 14. sterilization, because our mere where objective, dispassionate observers perceive injustice. The commission aims to up- existence requires resistance, hold the intersectional disabil- time and time again. ity justice values and advocacy Today, what once felt like an COMMENT BY @ALFRED_TWU of its parental grassroots orga- advocacy pipe dream has be- ON “LAUNDERING INEQUITY: HOW BERKELEY CAN MODEL COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE” nizations, as well as the rich his- come a feasible reality: reviving OCTOBER 6, 2020 | TWITTER tory of students with disabilities the DSRP, our current big cam- Right now many apartment building laundry machines are maintained and paving the way for independent paign. In our struggles over the operated by other companies. I could see a laundry cooperative doing the living at UC Berkeley. It feels years, we recognize how isolat- same, but with machines located at other small businesses (such as coffee surreal, as seniors, to look back ing it has been not to have par- shops) in neighborhoods that don’t have laundromats. and see how our community ticipated in the program. has grown and gained traction In the co-ops, we hope to in the ASUC and the larger UC create a home for a revived Berkeley community. DSRP, with apartments provid- GUEST COLUMN Prior to creating the DSC, ing a glimpse into independent we both advocated as mem- living and houses providing bers of the Student Coalition an integrated community. We TAKEN FOR GRANTED: WHEN ‘NORMAL’ for Disability Rights, or SCDR. are currently engaging mul- SCDR — formerly known as tiple stakeholders and organi- the Disabled Students’ Union, zations to make this partner- COMMUNICATION EXCLUDES AUTISTICS or DSU — descends from the ship politically viable, and we Rolling Quads, a group of stu- graciously welcome support in is another phrase I’ve heard something in an unfamiliar lan- dents with disabilities in the this process. throughout my life. Some things guage. And yes, this anxiety af- 1960s who helped catalyze the Campus administration might be clear to others but not fected me as I was writing this independent living movement. must also step up and provide to me. Autistics often miss social piece as well. In successfully fighting for the necessary financial backing, cues, and a lack of explicit com- Only recently did I learn a cultural space as well as a re- as it has no excuse for failing to munication is a source of anxiety that many other Autistics share funding of a personal training address the lapse in funding for for many. When an Autistic is try- this experience. Activist Leah program, originally called No the last four years. ing their best to understand, say- Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha Limits, our group took action With that, we dedicate this ing “they made it very clear” can coined this as “Autistic long to sustain essential programs love letter to all the crips and al- lead to self-blame. What were the form.” Autistic long form de- and form a consciousness as lies we’ve had the pleasure to be social cues, and why didn’t I pick scribes a very thorough form of a community of disabled stu- in solidarity with. Katie Savin, up on them? Did my mind insert communication, akin to a fine dents with a history on this Anna Bernick, Carlos Vasquez, a memory that wasn’t there? nest built by a tireless mother campus. Part of uncovering Tasneem Khan, Emma Adler, BY BRIAN LIU I remember when a fellow bird, who scours and feels for that history was the painful re- Nate Tilton, Caroline Petter- SPECIAL TO THE DAILY CAL Autistic described similar expe- the perfect twigs to arrange at alization that the defunding of son, Brian Liu, Liam Will, Hari [email protected] riences, and I questioned if they just the right angles, layered to another program in 2016, the Srinivasan, Stephanie Chang, considered the other’s perspec- a warm depth with meticulous Disabled Students’ Readiness Nava Bearson and Kaylie Mo- We take many aspects of social tive. Another Autistic with such precision, only to find it ruined Program, or DSRP, led to a ropoulos: We are honored and interaction for granted. But what experiences introduced the term because a neurotypical reader dwindling number of enrolled grateful to have worked along- are these interactions like for Au- “gaslighting,” but I still ques- (one whose mind functions in students with disabilities and side such fierce advocates as tistics? Society must examine its tioned them. It wasn’t until a ways that fall within dominant DSU membership. you. Ben Perez, Ella Callow, role in creating an environment third Autistic reaffirmed such societal norms) somehow finds it DSRP functioned as an in- Karen Nakamura, Karen Niel- that can be exclusionary, and experiences that I realized I was to be “too much.” dependent living program that son, Georgina Kleege, Derek even hostile, toward Autistics. projecting the way others treated Too bad I already began try- provided an extensive amount Coates and more: Your advice For example, many don’t stop me on my fellow Autistics. This ing to conform to neurotypical of support for students who has been invaluable to our to think about the phrase “com- specific form of gaslighting is standards before being empow- are blind or have physical dis- work, and we idolize you as crip mon sense.” These words them- internalized ableism. It was able- ered through this framework abilities to be able to live away successes in the adult world! selves stop conversation because from the Autistic from home. It paved the way for Through it all, we’ve devel- the word “common” is power- community. disabled student development oped genuine relationships out ful — and whatever or who- Autistic community programs across the nation to of building one another up, ever is labeled “uncommon” and identity are key. As acknowledge independent liv- struggling collectively, taking is marginalized. Sticking to with the coining of Au- ing resources as a facet of aca- disability studies classes and “common sense” asserts that tistic long form, Autistic demic success. just plain hanging out. We’ve whoever is uncommon — in “ community reaffirms our In driving away some of found community in a place AUTISTICS ARE NOT their reasoning, mind func- WRONG. WE ARE NOT ways of being and empow- the most visible members of where it seems at every step tioning and literal senses DEFICIENT.” ers our Autistic identity. So our community, the defunding that others want to deny it to — doesn’t matter in the when friends say, “I never of DSRP led to a crisis of dis- us. And by being authentically conversation. would’ve guessed you were ability identity and community ourselves — voicing and up- This attitude margin- Autistic,” it downplays an on campus over the last several holding access needs, laughing alizes Autistics, a com- BRIAN LIU identity that greatly shapes years. Since then, just a few about neurotypical and able- munity of individuals our lives. It also highlights small groups of dedicated stu- bodied ignorance and discover- whose mind function- our efforts at camouflaging dents — as well as faculty and ing the unique perspectives that ing differs significantly — hiding Autistic traits and staff with disabilities — have we bring to our communities — from what’s considered performing in a way deemed been bearing the labor of creat- we have formed a shared iden- “normal,” and many of more “normal.” Camouflaging ing basic access for one another tity of empowerment. We hope whose sensory experiences are ism because I admonished my- is tiring and often detrimental to on this campus, often against to bring more students with more amplified or suppressed self for not picking up on social self-esteem. the actions and inactions disabilities not only into the than “normal.” cues, which is inherently difficult We cannot keep camouflag- of administrators. commission but also into the My Autistic journey began 20 for Autistics. It was internalized ing. We are different, and our UC Berkeley’s decision community that students with years ago, but my journey of self- to the point where I applied interests often don’t conform to not to pay the $200,000 an- disabilities have lovingly cre- discovery started only about two it against myself and Autistic the norm. In discussing Autistic nual cost to maintain the pro- ated for and with one another. years ago, when I was diagnosed friends. People often assume acceptance, I like to draw from gram — a drop in the bucket Programs such as DSRP can Autistic. For me, being diag- their communication is clear, one of my personal interests: compared to the UC system’s help us envision the world we nosed was a relief. Before, people but truly clear communication animal liberation. Autistics, like funding as a whole — harkens want to live in. It is imperative would often avoid me in social requires mutual understanding. other marginalized groups, have back to a 1962 UC Berkeley to our work that we continue to situations, and this kept forcing An Autistic’s quest to be un- historically been dehumanized. dean’s initial rejection of Ed come together as a community me to question my validity. Now, derstood can involve long mes- But why not unhumanize Roberts on account that “we’ve and advocate for our essential I had a label to throw the burden sages. I hear the phrase, “You and liberate ourselves from the tried cripples before and it rights, our independent living of explanation on. need to learn to summarize,” norms of human society? “Hu- didn’t work.” needs and our position as a so- Autistics are not wrong. We so often to the point that I get manness” was built on a base of But just like the fierce dis- ciocultural identity. are not deficient. But I had in- anxious about putting down a “sameness,” and it has always ability activists who opened the Alena Morales is a UC Berke- ternalized my struggles with single word, worried I’ll write been up to “the other” to prove door to Roberts and other stu- ley senior studying nutritional sci- social interaction as deficien- too much. Despite the intent that “sameness.” Even the saying dents with significant disabili- ences and disability studies and cies. I could only explain these to foster understanding, such “person with Autism” ascribes ties, we don’t take no for an an- is the interim chair of the ASUC struggles using Autism. I learned long messages often end up our value to being a person — to swer. Our group comes from an Disabled Students Commission. more about Autism from how overwhelming readers unfamil- having commonalities. But we’re incredible line of folks who have Josh Lavine is a UC Berkeley se- others interacted with me than iar with such formats. Slowly, I different. We’re Autistic. And paved the way to get us what we nior studying sociology, philosophy from myself because I didn’t pick learned to cut out content before we belong. have now, and we plan to spend and disability studies and is the up on the social differences. Oth- even starting to write. I learned Brian Liu is a UC Berkeley this year “passing the torch” to secretary of the ASUC Disabled ers did, and they interacted with to evaluate my writing from a undergraduate student and an Au- disability advocates to come. Students Commission. The com- me differently because of them. “normal” perspective, the Au- tistic member of Spectrum: Autism From this legacy, we draw mission can be found on Facebook “They made it very clear” tistic equivalent of evaluating at Cal. strength from the resilient at @DSCBerkeley. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 THE DAILY CALIFORNIAN NEWS 7

ADMINISTRATION CAMPUS SEES INCREASE IN NUMBER OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Registrations of UC Berkeley students with disabilities increase during 8-year period BY VERONICA ROSEBOROUGH Karen Nielson, DSP director, STAFF this is because campus is not [email protected] permitted to ask disability- related questions on the ap- In alignment with this plication, a reality that Alena year’s admission of the most Morales, chair of the ASUC ethnically diverse class in Disabled Students Commis- more than 30 years, one of sion, views as a double-edged the largest minority groups sword. on UC Berkeley’s campus, “I want there to be better namely students with disabili- resources for students to re- ties, has also seen an increase quest DSP accommodations in admission rates. even at the admissions level,” As a group that encom- Morales said in an email. passes many identities and “However, I know that it can backgrounds, students with be tough to disclose disability disabilities registered with to an academic institution be- the Disabled Students’ Pro- cause of all of the ableism that gram, or DSP, made up 12% is prevalent in academia.” of the student population in Academic ableism is “very 2019, according to DSP’s an- much present” on campus increase resources for campus Students Commission, in to apply to UC Berkeley. nual report. This represents a and may deter students from students, an effort reflected particular, is working on vari- “I’d say do it because when 24% increase from the previ- disclosing their disability on by the growing number of stu- ous projects with this goal in I was applying to Berkeley I ous school year and, overall, an application, even if given dents who register with DSP mind, according to Morales. didn’t really know that much is part of an upward trend in the opportunity, out of fear of each year, of which there are An important aspect of the about my disability, and it was DSP student registration dur- association with ableist stereo- currently about 3,550. commission is building a uni- kind of through some of the ing the past eight years. types, according to Morales. Beyond DSP, there are fied community, according groups on this campus that I The choice of whether or Although Morales said other student organizations to Morales. It is because of was able to figure that out a not to register as a student there may be a lack of avail- committed to empower- this community that Tasneem little bit more,” Khan said. with a disability comes after able resources on the UC sys- ing students with disabilities Khan, a commission member “There’s a lot of communities students have been admitted tem’s application, according and ensuring their voices are who joined in the spring, en- on campus, and you’ll find to UC Berkeley. According to to Nielson, DSP has worked to heard. The ASUC Disabled courages any hesitant students your people here.”

SUPPORT listen,” Crawford said. for so long. It’s not just dis- According to Nielson, in abled students that are being FROM PAGE 2 preparation for the spring se- harmed, it’s all students,” Til- mester, DSP hopes to hire ton said. “It’s stressing people more people to improve the out in an already stressful semester, and many students program’s responsiveness to time.” praised the program. students, grow its pre-college Marchant said she still sees Campus senior AnDrea outreach programs and de- a silver lining in remote learn- Crawford, Tilton and March- velop the Disability Cultural ing, despite the challenges. For ant all said their professors Center, which was gained Marchant, the remote semes- have mostly been accommo- through student advocacy. ter is a chance for everyone dating their needs, and Craw- Marchant also hopes the to reconsider accessibility in ford and Marchant said the program will learn more about higher education. DSP counselors have been professors’ different online “People are facing things communicative and reachable. teaching methods. She said that DSP students face every Crawford attributed part of DSP should then update its ac- day — feeling stressed about her positive experience to Niel- commodations to better fulfill keeping up, proving that you’re son, who stepped in and helped students’ new needs because sick, proving that you need her find a new counselor after DSP students tend to adapt to some time off,” Marchant said. MOMOKA SASAKI | STAFF her first counselor was not the changes in teaching at a slower “It’s making us question in the The Ed Roberts Campus, which is named after disability activist and leader in the right fit for her. pace. future moving forward: How independent living movement Ed Roberts, is composed of various organizations. “When you finally get “We need to change. We’ve can we make higher education somebody to listen, they do been teaching the same way accessible?” RESOURCES continue to provide essential and remote services. They have adapted FROM FRONT their services by offering socially distant activities and transitioning to virtual services, such as working fitness center, adaptive cycling and a with individuals through Zoom and youth sports program. phone calls. “We’re a fixture,” Rick Smith CforAT, for example, is help- said. “We were part of the whole dis- ing schools adapt technology for ability rights movement in the sense children with disabilities as schools that it really is a right, an individual transition to remote learning. BORP right, to be able to play and recreate has also transitioned to online fitness and compete, just like people that classes that are accessible through a are able-bodied.” Zoom link. Another ERC partner is the Cen- Other than the ERC and its or- ter for Accessible Technology, or ganizations, there are several orga- CforAT. It focuses on the accessibil- nizations and programs that assist ity of computers and technology for individuals with disabilities in the people with disabilities, according to city of Berkeley. These organizations CforAt’s website. also collaborate with the city, the lo- CforAT started in 1983 when cal school district and UC Berkeley. a parent of a child with disabilities Nonprofit organization Easy noticed the introduction of personal Does It Emergency Services works computers and saw this as an op- in collaboration with the city and UC portunity for her child “to get access Berkeley to provide four core ser- to the world,” according to Dmitri vices. These services include backup MAYA VALLURU | STAFF Belser, CforAT executive director. caregiving, transportation services, Tommy Chung, Berkeley Student Cooperative president, describes cooperatives as an “ideal place” for Belser noted that this started the mobility device repair and loaner students with disabilities to live, noting all BSC buildings comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. field of adaptive technology for peo- program and case management, ac- ple with disabilities. cording to Michele Blackwell, Easy HOUSING ate resources on campus for although UC Berkeley stu- “Technology is really one of the Does It Emergency Services execu- disabled students. Morales dents contributed to the dis- key components for people with dis- tive director. FROM PAGE 2 added that the ASUC Dis- ability rights movement in abilities,” Belser said. “Their disabil- The organization also works with abled Students Commission the 1960s, the legacy of the ity isn’t the fact that they have a dis- Alameda County as a whole through also wants to create socials movement has suffered as ability that prevents them from being its Fast Accessible Safe Transporta- anti-oppression. for students with disabilities programs including the Rec- able to do the things they want to tion and Emergency Repair service, “While the world outside and DeCal classes to further reational Sports Facility’s No do. What prevents them is that they helping repair mobility device break- of the BSC is violently able- help disabled students learn Limits program and DSRP don’t have the right tools to be able downs and offering transportation in ist, the co-op can and should independent living skills. have been cut in recent years. to do it.” case repairs are unable to be made. be providing the least ableist “If you have a disability, “Disabled people contrib- CforAT fixes these technical “We enhance independent liv- community possible for our it encompasses all points of ute tons of knowledge and problems and works with all age ing,” Blackwell said. “We support disabled residents,” Chung your life, so there should be a perseverance and value to the groups of individuals with disabili- people’s health and safety … and said in an email. resource for all points of your university that they wouldn’t ties, including those who are low-in- give people dignity and freedom to In order to restore the life,” Morales said. be able to replicate because come, according to Belser. The orga- live in the community.” DSRP, Chung believes the Morales added that co- no one else understands the nization also engages in public policy To provide free services and be an BSC needs to find external ops are also good opportuni- experience of having a dis- work, provides business consulting open resource to the Berkeley com- funding as the cooperatives ties for students because they ability,” Morales said. “It’s services, helps create accessible web- munity, the various organizations are facing budget constraints offer inclusive environments unfortunate that we are put sites and offers other services related are funded through city measures, due to reduced occupancy to other marginalized com- on the back burner when to expanding access to technology. grants, donations, fees for service amid the ongoing CO- munities, including those our labor, time and knowl- While the ERC is closed and work and government funding. VID-19 pandemic. that identify as people of edge are just as valuable as some of its organizations are lim- A list of the organizations and ser- The DSRP is one as- color or LGBTQ+. those who have institutional iting services due to the CO- vices is available on the city of Berke- pect of a larger push to cre- According to Morales, power.” VID-19 pandemic, all organizations ley website and the ERC website. 8 NEWS | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THE DAILY CALIFORNIAN THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020

PROFILE AGUILERA designs will be printed onto women’s underwear: “My dream FROM FRONT FROM PAGE 4 is to have a huge factory where they would have a special ma- chine where they could do em- opportunity to spend time with thanks to my teachers.” broidery on the underwear,” he other disabled students, faculty At the studio, he continues to shared. “I would have the embroi- and staff has always been really search for inspiration in magazines dery done in purples, pinks, reds healing.” and photos saved in his phone. and oranges.” While she did not come to Filled with brilliantly bright hues It’s evident that Aguilera is no UC Berkeley with the intention and floral imagery, much of his stranger to fashion. In 2017, his of centering her work on disabil- artwork is influenced by his strong work was displayed during New ity, Savin said “architectural and admiration for nature. York Fashion Week at the Ace Ho- attitudinal” barriers to education “Flowers are beautiful, and tel. “I felt good in my mind to be pushed her to join several orga- they should be everywhere — part of the fashion show,” Aguilera nizing efforts on campus. Alena Morales (left) and Katie Savin (right) are student advocates at UC flowers being in the ocean, and said. Later in April 2019, he mod- Savin said she worked on Berkeley, and both serve on the ASUC Disabled Students Commission. flowers being on Jupiter,” Agu- eled in Creative Growth’s annual the campaign for the Disability ilera said. Along with tending to “Beyond Trend” fashion show, in Cultural Center with Morales support from those with related strength from advocating and his lovely garden at home, he also which he flaunted a bold black for three to four years before it experiences. acknowledging those that came cares for his pet parakeet, Lorito, jacket embellished with his own was approved for a space in the Morales said she was “dis- before me.” who appears in many of Aguilera’s intricate, floral designs pressed on Hearst Field Annex this past heartened” by the challenges she Moving forward, Savin and artistic works. with oil-based ink. summer. and other students with disabili- Morales both noted that there “I think they’re very lovable This year, Creative Growth’s Alongside the campaign for ties faced and began advocating needs to be more emphasis on re- and intelligent animals,” Aguilera fashion show was postponed due the cultural center, according during her freshman year after cruitment and retention for stu- said. “My parakeet has helped me to the pandemic, and other stu- to Savin, there was also a more joining the Disabled Students’ dents with disabilities. with my loneliness when I’m sad, dio services accordingly shifted subtle effort to help others on Union. There should also be more when I’m stressed. And they’re online. “I miss going to all these campus expand their definition “I remember missing class staff dedicated to the commu- important for plants and flowers.” places. Why is the coronavirus still of diversity to include disabilities. and flyering hours a day and nity, Savin said. Currently, the Aguilera immigrated to the around?” Aguilera said, adding “A lot of our work has been spending all of my time to just get students in the ASUC Disabled United States from Guanajuato, that “sometimes I will draw when trying to emphasize that we’re one other person in there,” Mo- Students Commission are per- Mexico, when he was 8 years old. I feel bad.” not just lawsuits waiting to hap- rales said. forming unpaid labor by showing While he’s lived in Oakland for 48 Aguilera finds art therapeutic, pen,” Savin said. “We have a lot The ASUC Disabled Students up at meetings to represent the years now, his vivid art reflects a and from home, he’s still finding to contribute.” Commission now has about six disability community. This level deep appreciation for his home- ways to stay involved with activi- Savin has encountered mul- consistent members, according of investment and work, Savin town’s scenery. ties that bring him joy. Most re- tiple challenges on campus, in- to Morales. added, is not sustainable for most “I’m very inspired by the flow- cently, he taught an art class on cluding some buildings not hav- Morales added that it is not involved. ers in Mexico,” Aguilera said, Zoom to fellow Creative Growth ing door openers — which led necessarily the specific medical Additionally, Morales noted gesturing at one of his floral art- artists. “For my Zoom class, I to permanent shoulder damage situations that create connections the collaborative efforts each works. “When I painted this, my decided to teach artists how to — and her first GSI position be- among students with disabili- campaign has undertaken, with vision was that this could be the make dahlias,” he said. “My fa- ing held in a room only accessible ties; rather, shared experiences students, staff and alumni with creation in a woman’s blouse or in vorite part was when I taught how via stairs. of ableism and barriers to access disabilities assisting. a woman’s dress.” to draw them with a marker, and Despite this, she said part of bond the disability community. “That’s one thing that’s beau- Aguilera’s artistic designs in- then how to paint in with water- what made her stay was her own “My disability is one of the tiful: Your advocacy doesn’t stop tersect with his interest in fashion, colors. … It’s an art to make it stubbornness and a desire to pave reasons why I am bringing some- once you graduate,” Morales and he often imagines his work look simple.” a path for students with disabili- thing to this university,” Morales said. “That just attests to all the into clothing — women’s under- Simplicity is the last thing that ties after seeing others drop out. said. “Because of my disabil- great disabled staff and faculty wear, specifically. “The reason defines Aguilera’s artwork, but Similarly, Morales noted the ity I have these opportunities, and alumni that have helped us I love underwear so much is be- its effortlessness clearly translates importance of community and and I have gained resilience and and are equally as passionate.” cause of all the embroidery,” he across screens. Although Agu- said. “I have a real appreciation ilera is staying home and Creative for the craft, for the sewing, but Growth’s artist studio is closed, I don’t like doing it myself, so I’d it’s comforting that community rather draw it or paint it.” growth can continue online dur- TESTING Hall and one at the Genetics and has been trying to schedule older He hopes that one day his ing this difficult time. Plant Biology building. participants for testing at the west FROM PAGE 2 The east testing site sits atop site because the study’s adminis- a steep hill, according to Ehren- tration does not want people to berg, which poses a challenge to exert themselves too much. SUPERFEST creative and a moving force,” Testing study, is run by the Inno- people with physical disabilities “Part of it being a study is Blackwell said. vative Genomics Institute. The that impede their mobility. He trying to improve it as it goes FROM PAGE 4 While a number of critical is- yet to be Food and Drug Admin- added, however, that both sites along, which also means making sues around Blackness, disability istration-approved study is coor- are ADA compliant. the test low-barrier, easily acces- and representation in the media dinated by campus graduate stu- The west testing site has a sible,” Ehrenberg said. “We are water fountain at the age of 9 were discussed, what stood out dent Alexander Ehrenberg and is ramp leading to it, Ehrenberg looking forward to working with and looking up to see the sign was the discourse around audio conducting tests in two outdoor said, which makes it easier to the participants to make it even “No Negroes, Whites only,” his description, or AD. AD is an locations: one near Pimentel access. He added that the study better.” innocence is shattered, and he important accessibility feature realizes what the adults in his for the Blind community, just as life have been talking about. close captioning is for the Deaf. Blackwell’s visual art is strik- The film screening ran with the FREEDOM members then moved onto the about the housing projects’ ing, along with his lyrical jazz AD feature turned on, which next agenda item, UC Berke- impact on Berkeley residents, poetry; his poetry readings are presents a different perspective FROM PAGE 3 ley’s LRDP. pointing to “a great number” often accompanied by a jazz for any viewers unfamiliar with According to Wendy Hillis, of South Berkeley residents be- musician. But there is also pow- the experience. campus architect and assistant ing displaced to make way for erful storytelling in the poems: The audio description in this in it. vice chancellor, the planning students. One of his most compelling film, however, feels somewhat “I went with a constituent in a process for the plan is halfway “Enrollment growth is good lines says, “Gave me a sense of lacking — ironic, considering wheelchair to try to navigate the done. in many ways — this commu- belonging and a sense of long- the story centers on Blindness sidewalks myself and it was in- Hillis added that with the nity is learning that right now ing.” He blends John Coltrane and disability. There are a few credibly challenging,” said City campus population expected to with students missing,” Robin- jazz with laments of racism, instances when there seems to Councilmember Lori Droste continue increasing, the LDRP son said during the meeting. “I mourning the gentrification of be an overlap of the AD and during the meeting. “That ex- details two new housing projects continue to be offended by as- his beloved Oakland. As Cur- the film’s narration, scenes that perience was eye-opening in aimed at increasing the number sertions that the campus should tis points out in the movie, he have no AD or where the AD trying to navigate our shoddy of beds available to students cap enrollment. Providing edu- chooses to fight racism with a fails to capture a scene’s nu- sidewalks, so we really need to and also outlines locations for cation to more Californians and pen instead of violence. ances. So, it leaves the audience make sure that we are prioritiz- parking structures. more people is a net good for His Blindness began during to question the experience of a ing the sidewalk repairs.” City Councilmember Ben the country, for our state, for his college years, and the viewer viewer who is Blind and looking Berkeley City Council Bartlett expressed concerns the community.” comes to appreciate the tumul- to this film for encouragement. tuous journey of navigating life Going forward, more thought when the privilege of being able- is needed in creating AD that is bodied is suddenly taken away useful as an accessibility feature. CLUBS shifting the legal and economic can listen to music and people from you. The movie shows how The panelists were able to deficit-based framework theon the autism spectrum can this lack of access is the stark, offer further insightful com- FROM PAGE 3 disabled community is often practice disability management everyday reality for many in the ments on AD. Reid explained viewed in.” techniques in private, according disabled community. that good AD provides access to According to Morales, al- to Morales. It would also serve The film screening was fol- the visuals without stepping on According to BDS founder though the pandemic has de- as a quiet space for napping lowed by a panel discussion, the dialogue; it allows the Blind Lisa Albertson, the campus ad- layed the opening of the cen- and unwinding from a long day. “Disability, Blackness and Rep- consumer to have an experience vocacy group has also been try- ter, the DSC is using this time Plans for more accessible tech- resentation: A Conversation that is as close to sighted as ing to maintain a social media to plan for the modifications it nology and Braille books are with Black Disabled People possible. He was critical of the presence. In addition to partici- wants to make to the space, and also in the works. in Filmmaking.” Panelists in- mention of race being left out of pating in the campus’s online the group has a virtual walk- According to Savin, despite cluded Blackwell, writer and AD, as in the current practice, it student orientation at the start through scheduled to see what the delay, the “long, frustrating, producer of “Vision Portraits” defaults character descriptions of the school year, BDS has work can be done in the mean- arduous process” of getting the Rodney Evans, host and pro- to white. also been planning to host pre- time. Disability Cultural Center ap- ducer of “Reid My Mind” radio Evans too feels that the cur- sentations around accommo- Plans for the disability cul- proved has paid off. The space show Thomas Reid and actor rent level of AD in the industry dation and accessibility issues, tural center include food sta- represents both a shift in cam- and filmmaker Diana Eliza- is almost motonal, devoid of Albertson said. tions, couches, a service dog pus culture and the power of the beth Jordan. The conversation emotion. He heard UC Berke- Morales said the develop- management station and out- disabled community, Savin said. was moderated by Andraea La- ley’s professor Georgina Kleege, ment of campus’s disability lets for wheelchairs and other “Being isolated and barred Vant, the impact producer of who is also of the Blind commu- cultural center, which was ap- medical devices, according to from spaces and access bar- “Crip Camp.” nity, speak on the need for AD proved last semester and origi- Morales. There will be a shared riers are a form of separating During the panel discussion, in the creative filmmaking pro- nally scheduled to open this kitchen where people can store disabled people from the larger Blackwell elaborated on his cess. Evans has taken Kleege’s fall, has been disrupted by the refrigerated medications, which society in a way to further iso- transition, noting his struggles advice and he does not farm pandemic. the DSC would like to modify late them and ostracize them,” with self-esteem and realizing out the process, deeply involved “The disability community for more wheelchair accessibil- Morales said. “So to have (the he had a talent that could be an throughout. He thinks of AD as has a lot of culture and a lot ity, Morales added. disability cultural center) is re- inspiration to other people. “I “poetry,” and the visuals it pro- to contribute from a diversity The DSC is also planning for ally going to be an affirmation of moved from that point of giving vides truly serve to pair visual perspective,” Savin said. “Hav- a soundproof room where stu- disability as an identity, not just up and losing hope and moving images and language in a way ing this space is a step closer to dents who are hard of hearing this medical liability.” to a plane of being assertive and that all people can appreciate. THURSDAY,Day, Month ##, OCTOBER 20## 22, 2020 THE DAILY CALIFORNIANThe Daily CalifornianSPORTS | LEGALSSPORTS || PUZZLES 97

CAL ATHLETICS INTERVIEW foundations of its program laid, Meeks is confident FROM BACK his team has the creativity NCAA SCHEDULES CAL TO HOST MULTIPLE to continue adapting. As for the in-person with disabilities, are also return of Inclusive Rec- POSTSEASON EVENTS IN COMING YEARS offered virtually. After the reation programs, Meeks scrutinized shutdown of cannot give any solid an- BY JASPER KENZO SUNDEEN the No Limits program in swers. Since many of the SENIOR STAFF 2019, the Accessible Well- programs require physi- [email protected] ness and Empowerment cal assistance and coach program was launched in supervision, it’s unclear The NCAA released future post- order to reaffirm Inclusive as to how CalStar Yoga, season locations and Cal received Recreation’s commitment wheelchair basketball a host of selections in different to serve students regard- and goalball can resume sports. Postseason gymnastics and less of income level. While while maintaining social water polo will return to Berkeley. Meeks declined to state distancing restrictions. In 2022, the Spieker Aquatics how much grant funding Nonetheless, Meeks’ am- Complex will witness the NCAA the Accessible Wellness bitions for his athletes are Men’s Water Polo National Cham- and Empowerment pro- unfettered. pionship. The hallowed pool will gram received, the pro- “I’m hoping to elevate host the men’s NCAA Champion- gram guidelines guarantee our sports teams to the ships for the fourth time, and Bears that athletes will continue next level.” Meeks said. fans may take encouragement from to be supported until “I would really like to get the advantages posed for the hosts. funding is exhausted. deeper into the level of The blue and gold have made the RAYANNE PIAÑA | FILE Although inclusive play, given we’ve seen the finals in two of the three tourna- The NCAA recently named Cal as the host of three postseason events between recreational sports faces same committed athletes ments they have hosted, and their 2022 and 2024, including two in water polo and one in women’s gymnastics. many challenges in the every week.” most recent national champion- context of the pandemic, Meeks says that the ship came in the familiar confines Women’s Water Polo National from the Spieker Aquatics Com- Meeks believes the worst best way the student body of the Spieker Aquatics Complex Championship. The Bears finished plex, will host the NCAA Women’s is behind it. can ensure the success of in 2016. as runners up in the tournament in Gymnastics regionals. It will be “The biggest challenge these programs, both vir- Cal women’s water polo has yet 2011, and will have several years to the third regional the Bears have was definitely the initial tual and in-person, is by to win a national championship and seek a first ever championship be- hosted, and Cal women’s gymnas- transition to virtual ser- participating. yet to host one. That will change fore they host the event. tics will surely seek to maintain its vices,” Meeks said. “With “All of our sports pro- in 2024, when the Spieker Aquat- 2024 will be a busy one for Cal upward trajectory in preparation so many different eco- grams are open to every- ics Complex hosts the NCAA as Haas Pavilion, just a glance away for the competition. nomic factors and ability body, whether it’s goalball, levels to consider, it’s hard virtual yoga, you name to create a diverse array it,” he said. “We’d never of programs to meet the turn anyone down from FOOTBALL teams remaining from Power Five entirely against division opponents, many needs of Cal’s dis- these programs, and I’d conferences that have started play. there is a clear opportunity for suc- abled community.” And as encourage all Cal stu- FROM BACK Two of those, Notre Dame and Clem- cess. A seven-game season means the team transitions into dents to come out and try son, will play each other at least once that any loss is an almost sure elimi- the fall with the virtual something new.” this season, twice if they meet again in nation from playoff contention, but teams. The sense of randomness the ACC championship game. There it also decreases the opportunities makes for an exciting season. Every are no ties in football; that matchup for the Pac-12’s blue bloods to fall Saturday on a team’s schedule could will produce losses and hurt a po- victim to an upset. be a pitfall, a trap game or an upset. tential playoff contender. Oklahoma In the short history of the play- LEGALS Such competition has set the west State, the Big 12’s lone undefeated off, no undefeated Power Five coast’s premier football conference team, has yet to play a ranked oppo- champion has ever missed the semi- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS apart from its Power Five rivals for nent, not to mention Texas and Okla- finals, and only two nonchampion NAME STATEMENT years. The SEC and ACC have sent homa, who have both fallen flat on teams from those conferences have FILE NO. 573197 an undefeated or one-loss confer- their respective faces out of the gate. punched their ticket to the play- The name(s) of the business: Kate McVaugh’s Rambles, street address: 1435 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94708 is hereby registered by the ence champion to every playoff. Okla- The SEC, finally playing a season off. An undefeated Pac-12 champ following owner(s): Kathleen Wasser, 1435 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, homa, of the Big 12, has gotten in in which its best teams must play each would be difficult to turn away. CA 94708. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant has not yet on the act for the last three years. In other in the regular season, has only This is by no means a guarantee. begun to transact business using the fictitious business name listed each of those three seasons, no Pac-12 one undefeated team in Alabama. The The Big Ten starts its season this above. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on team has had fewer than two losses. Crimson Tide must still play LSU, weekend — it will most assuredly September 23, 2020. This season, however, might just be Auburn and potentially an SEC East complicate the picture. 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DOWN 48 49 1. Singing Mama 9 8 7 4 6 2 3 5 1 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 2. “Yes __?” 3. Encounter 57 58 59 60 61 4. Ending for Jan or Max 5. Vocation 62 63 64 6. Caesar’s language 7. Haughty manners 65 66 67 8. Bill denomination 9. RR depot THE DAILY CALIFORNIAN | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 SPORTS “We’d never turn anyone down from these programs, and I’d encourage all Cal students to come out and try something new.” — TORRE MEEKS, INCLUSIVE RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

SPECIAL REPORT INCLUSIVE RECREATION PROGRAM BY AIKO SUDIJONO | STAFF DISPLAYS VIRTUAL ADAPTABILITY AMID CHAOS [email protected]

s ground zero of the disability rights move- A ment, the city of Berkeley sets a historically high bar for disability activism. Torre Meeks, coordinator of Cal’s Inclusive Recreation program, believes the program has lived up to these expectations despite the hindrances of a pandemic. Meeks has journeyed through uncharted territory with enthusiasm and grace as Cal’s first full-time inclu- sive recreation coordinator. “It’s been really fun to be able to trailblaze, in terms of new programming and campus in- volvement,” he said. “There are so many possibilities and direc- tions for inclusive recreation can explore.” In almost two years at Cal, Meeks has stayed true to his word and helped expand the program’s offerings to new heights. For one, the program added wheelchair basketball to a lineup of adaptive recre- ational sports in 2019 that also included goalball and CalStar CALVIN TANG | FILE Yoga, the latter of which is an Torre Meeks and the Inclusive Recreation program have transitioned their services online, demonstrating the necessity of inclusive adaptive yoga course designed and accessible sports. Nonetheless, there are inherent difficulties in executing these programs virtually with no in-person supervision. for students with mobility im- pairments. The Inclusive Rec- guest Paralympic athletes as not be directly affected by these Restrictions have also derailed classes, similar to the CalStar reation program is equipped well as coaches from the Bay changes, Meeks maintains that plans to create a wheelchair Yoga model, into the existing with 10 PER4MAX wheel- Area Outreach and Recreation inclusive equipment is impera- basketball DeCal and expand catalog of recreational online chairs, which were available for Program to help implement tive in creating a welcoming goalball beyond the introduc- classes. Furthermore, the Ac- students to rent and utilize dur- programs at Cal. Furthermore, environment for students with tory DeCal courses. cessible Wellness and Empow- ing open gym hours. In order to Meeks and his team have ex- disabilities in sports. In the face of these setbacks, erment program’s services, publicize wheelchair basketball, panded the use of assistive However, the COVID-19 Meeks and the Inclusive Rec- which provide free, personal Berkeley Recreational Sports devices and equipment in the pandemic has temporarily reation program transitioned training to qualifying students hosted a showcase before so- Recreational Sports Facility. suspended in-person access certain aspects of their program cial distancing restrictions were While the population of stu- to many adaptive sports, in- into a virtual format. They have enforced. Meeks also invited dents without disabilities may cluding wheelchair basketball. incorporated live seated yoga INTERVIEW PAGE 9

SPECIAL REPORT PRESSROOM BANTER CLASS IS NOW IN SESSION: WHO STANDS A BY JUSTIN KIM | STAFF GOALBALL DECAL PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY [email protected] CHANCE AT CFP?

Sports are often recog- By 2015, UC Berkeley had nized as a universal lan- the first competitive colle- guage because of their abil- giate goalball team. ity to bring people together UC Berkeley’s goalball regardless of background. DeCal is especially unique While sports such as bas- among its inclusive recre- ketball and soccer are all ational sports because it widely known, perhaps no brings together students game strikes home the true who would typically not play purpose of sports quite as sports with each other. Vi- well as goalball. People with sion is not a factor in this blindness or visual impair- sport, so goalball requires ments often get the short all players to have elevated BY JASPER KENZO SUNDEEN end of the stick when it levels of court awareness, SENIOR STAFF comes to sports, but goalball whether that be through [email protected] works around this issue by touch or sound. Moreover, having people of all abilities goalball is often compared t’s been three years since the wear blackout eye shades to soccer, but with only ARIEL HAYAT | FILE Pac-12 has sent a team to during competition. three players to a side, ev- Goalball allows for students who might not normally interact on a I the College Football Play- Inclusivity is a term that’s ery player is much more court to compete with one another. The sport provides fun for all. off. It feels like it’s been even usually not intertwined with dependent on one another. longer since the “Conference of sports, but some progress Players utilize masking course is no pushover — accommodate students, fac- Champions” put forth an actual has been made. Universi- tape that lines the court pe- students learn the material ulty, alumni and community championship challenger. ties such as UC Berkeley, rimeters to enhance their through written work, ac- members’ specific needs in The Pac-12 has been much which has more than 3,000 court awareness. Similar to tive participation and guest order for them to participate maligned, or, alternatively, heav- community members with soccer, players must try to speakers. Assigned readings in recreational programs; a ily praised, for its chaotic nature. disabilities, offer inclusive score the ball in goals, but must be completed before grant from the Wellness Ini- Its inability to produce a clearly recreational sports such as instead of using their feet, each class, and active par- tiative Fee Advisory Com- elite team has impeded the con- wheelchair basketball, goal- players use an underhand ticipation is required in dis- mittee allows the AWE pro- ference’s status as a contender — ball and yoga. UC Berkeley technique to throw, roll or cussion. There are also quiz- gram to offer free personal no other Power Five conference is first in a lot of categories, bounce the ball. The ball zes based on class readings. training for students with has made fewer appearances at and it continued this trend can go as fast as 40 mph By building off the previous disabilities. the playoff. Even on the cusp of with its goalball DeCal. — to block these attempts, class each week, the course Aside from being a fun brilliance, Pac-12 teams seem to Goalball has been a Para- the defense players lay on eventually works to get learning experience, UC be unable to seal the deal. Oregon lympic sport since 1976, but their sides with their arms students game-ready. Berkeley’s goalball DeCal was in prime position to contend it did not make its arrival to stretched out. Beyond sports such as offers much more: It al- for a semifinal spot last season be- Berkeley until 2013. The goalball course not goalball, there are multiple lows students of all abilities fore losing to Arizona State. The Matt Grigorieff, a gradu- only aims to give students programs that work to in- and backgrounds to interact Ducks upset Utah’s chances at ate student with a congeni- a sweat but also to dive into tegrate members with dis- with each other and provides the playoff just a few weeks after. tal leg disorder, alongside the nuances of goalball. The abilities into sports, such students with disabilities There are two sides to that members of the Disabled course requires students to as the Cal Sports, Training the much-deserved equal coin, though. The Pac-12’s in- Students Association, estab- comprehend goalball’s rules and Recreation, or STAR, opportunity to play sports. ability to produce one really great lished UC Berkeley’s goal- and a regulation handbook program and Accessible Goalball is not a modified team instead creates many good ball DeCal, making Cal the while understanding how Wellness and Empower- or “watered-down” version first U.S. university to offer to best apply their physical ment, or AWE. The Cal of any sport, and it’s here to goalball as a class for credit. skills to game strategies. The STAR program is meant to stay. FOOTBALL PAGE 9