Disabled student graduates, gives back to community
After a car accident resulted in paralyzation at the age of 18, Ronald “Ron” Aguilar shifted his focus from gang-related activities to completing his education.
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College Promise Program offers free education
The College Promise Program has been helping students for years and COVID-19 hasn’t changed that.
Elac counselor recognized for work in DSP&S
Dedication and resilience led East Los Angeles College counselor Jovany Muñoz to receive a Certificate of Appreciation from the city of Los Angeles.
DSPS calls attention to Disability Awareness Month
November is Disability Awareness Month and the Diversabilities Support Program and Services (DSPS) is sending out newsletters this upcoming week to faculty and staff to raise attention.
DSPS brings awareness to disabilities
By Jesus Figueroa Activities and information booths centered around disabilities were set up at the walkway between the Swim Stadium and the parking structure of the East Los Angeles College’s main campus by the Disabled Student Program and Services (DSPS) office last Wednesday for the first Disability Awareness Day. DSPS brought awareness to the many different types of disabilities, which affect a large number of students, all throughout the month…
ELAC alumnus, disability counselor Ron Aguilar dies at 51
by Jade Inglada East Los Angeles College alumnus and disability counselor Ronald “Ron” Aguilar died April 22. After years of struggling with his health, he died from liver and kidney failure caused by Hepatitis C at the age of 51. Yet, his passion to learn and help others will be remembered. Aguilar was born on Oct. 13, 1962, and grew up in East L.A. as one of six children. He…
Department spreads disabled awareness
By Edgar Lopez Juan Espinoza dreamed of becoming an artist, and because of the Disabled Student Program and Services department the visually impaired student is now living that dream. Espinoza’s success is not an isolated story. Wheelchair user Roger Hernandez always wanted to be a photographer and today, he owns his own studio blocks away from East Los Angeles College. In order to spread the word and in observance of…