Accessibility is the design of products, devices, services, curriculums, vehicles, or environments so that they can be used by people of all abilities.
In this module, Dr. Duhon shares her personal story as she embraces her role as a teacher, mentor, and role model for students with and without disabilities. As a child, she was diagnosed with meningitis, resulting in having both her hands and a portion of her foot amputated. Yet, with tenacity and drive, Dr. Duhon pursued her dream career in veterinary medicine.
“If we start showing younger generations and exposing them to diversity, maybe people who have disabilities won’t have such a hard time being accepted. When it comes to proving themselves or their methods, being accepted wouldn’t be such an uphill climb. Just because someone doesn’t do something the way you do it doesn’t mean it can’t be done.”