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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): April

April Highlights

Arab American Heritage Month

A woman wearing a hijab lifts a babyArab Americans make up an estimated 3.7 million of the United States’ population and have been part of the country since 1527 when Estebanico Azemmouri landed on the North American continent from Morocco. Sizable waves of immigrants have been settling since the 1880s.

This April for Arab American Heritage Month  we highlight and consider the works of Arab American poets in conjunction with National Poetry Month. The Arab American community encompasses a wide variety of cultures and experiences and for some poetry serves as an outlet for understanding and connection to the world around them. Just a sampling of notable local poets include Zein El-Amine, Safia Mafia, and Mejdulene B. Shomali,  

Visit the library in person or online to see the book displays highlighting other outstanding individuals or works.

Autism Awareness MonthAutism Awarness Month

According to a study conducted by Drexel University, published in 2015, about 36% of young adults with autism spectrum disorder attended postsecondary education and 70% of those attended a 2-year college like HCC. Transitioning to college life can be challenging for many people and it leads to higher levels of stress. It requires more self-advocacy than in K-12 schools and students must disclose their disability to receive support services. 

Students with autism spectrum disorder or other visible or invisible disabilities are encouraged to reach out to the HCC’s Disability Support Services to learn about their options for reasonable accommodations.

Resource: Roux, Anne M., Shattuck, Paul T., Rast, Jessica E., Rava, Julianna A., and Anderson, Kristy, A. National Autism Indicators Report: Transition into Young Adulthood. Philadelphia, PA: Life Course Outcomes Research Program, A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel University, 2015.

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