Nearly 1 in 5 Americans have a disability, making people with disabilities the largest minority group. The Health and Disabilities department advocates for people with disabilities of all ages in the greater Santa Clara community. The following are volunteer times and information for the Winter 2023 Quarter:
Senior connection
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art of the heart
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Senior Connection is a great way to connect with elderly in our community at Live Oak Senior Center! We play bingo, engage in amazing conversations and learn from a generation with so much wisdom to offer. They are so grateful for the time we spend together, and it’s so much fun!
Times: Wednesdays: 11:00am |
Art of the Heart is a program where musically inclined volunteers perform for senior citizens, those who are developmentally disabled, isolated pediatric patients & low-income adults.
Times: TBD |
repro health + planned parenthood
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special olympics
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asl on campus
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JOSEPHINE (Joey) HERNANDEZ MENADepartment Coordinator | jhernandezmena@scu.edu
She/Her/Hers I am a sophomore studying public health. I love skateboarding and snowboarding or just going really fast in general. I also thoroughly enjoy writing, listening, and talking about poetry :) I am so excited to see the entire team re-vitalized under new leadership and new h&d programs!
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Grace RoachProgram Coordinator | groach@scu.edu
She/Her/Hers Hi! I'm a senior psychology major with a minor in public health. I am from Lake Oswego, OR, which is a small city located 15 minutes from Portland. I am in various organizations around campus such as The Women's Network and Psi Chi. In my free time, I love to travel and spend time with family and friends. I am excited to be a part of SCCAP this year because I have a passion for mental health advocacy and wellness in general. I am looking forward to developing and throwing events that all students can come to and enjoy this year.
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Cassie blakeProgram Coordinator | cblake@scu.edu
She/Her/Hers Hi! My name is Cassie and I am a sophomore double majoring in biology and public health. I am passionate about women's health and am so excited to start creating a women's health program for Santa Clara. I want to help curate change in our Santa Clara community and SCCAP is doing just that!
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Elsa kinneyProgram Coordinator | ekinney@scu.edu
She/Her/Hers Hi! I'm Elsa and I'm a sophomore studying biology and public health from Honolulu, Hawai'i. In my free time, I enjoying reading, hiking, and crocheting. I am excited to be a part of SCCAP this year because I am passionate about volunteering in health-care related settings and I look forward to being a part of this year's programs.
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ann russellProgram Coordinator | airussell@scu.edu
She/Her/Hers I am a sophomore at SCU majoring in Political Science and Child Studies. I am from Boulder, Colorado and love all things outdoors! Hiking, backpacking, and skiing is my jam. I also love discovering new music and new places- I am always down to explore! Through SCCAP, I am excited to expand my understanding of pressing and ongoing issues on our campus and beyond. I look forward to collaborating with others in efforts to create a better, more just community.
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Sydney shelbyProgram Coordinator | sshelby@scu.edu
She/Her/Hers Hello! I am Sydney and I am from Los Angeles California. I am currently a second year student studying biology with a minor in health! I am excited to be a part of SCCAP to begin working toward some kind of ASL education at SCU! I am also just excited to be immersed in a community of such passionate young adults who want to make a difference!
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