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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Bay Area Womens Sports initiative (BAWSI)
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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: Alternating Tuesdays/Thursdays 1-2 p.m. |
Encouraging children with special needs to get active and participate in sports. Breakfast and transportation is provided!
Times: Sundays 8:30-10:00 a.m. |
UPLIFT
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special olympics
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Sydney shelbyDepartment Coordinator | [email protected]
She/Her/Hers Hello! I am Sydney and I am from Los Angeles California. I am currently a third 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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Claire KrebsSenior Connection Program Coordinator | [email protected]
She/Her/Hers I am a sophomore at SCU majoring in Political Science and Child Studies. I'm 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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Cassi BullSpecial Olympics Program Coordinator | [email protected]
She/Her/Hers I am a Sophomore double-major in Child Studies and Psychology, with hopes of eventually working with children with disabilities. I am excited to bring this passion to the Special Olympics Program this year! I love to crochet, hike, and indulge in all things related to music (listening, attending concerts, playing piano, singing, etc.). On campus, I am a part of the SCU A Cappella group Supertonic, the University Honors Program, and, now, SCCAP
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Sharmila BhattBAWSI Program Coordinator | sgbhatt@scu.edu
She/Her/Hers Hi! My name is Sharmila Bhatt and I am currently a junior majoring in Psychology with double minors in Real Estate and Women & Gender Studies. For me, cooking is like a love language which is why I am super excited to join SCCAP this year and support BAWSI. In my free time, I love doing a bunch of things including playing guitar, backpacking, photography, and driving through the Santa Cruz Mountains!
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Rio SakyaUplift Program Coordinator | [email protected]
I’m a freshman at SCU majoring in Biochemistry. I’m from here in San Jose, CA, and I love to rock climb!! I feel like SCCAP has been a perfect fit, where I can work on serving the community in a supportive, inclusive environment. I’m looking forward to my time at SCU and in SCCAP as I get to collaborate and serve with the people around me.
Nicholas truongRecipes For Relief Program Coordinator | [email protected]
I'm a fourth year Biology and Biotechnology student from San Diego and Orange County, CA. I'm excited to be a part of SCCAP and have Recipes for Relief join the "Health and Disabilities" portfolio of community projects! As a child, I flew to New York every three months for medical visits and was admitted for surgery in Manhattan twice, so I am humbled to be able to bring students over to JW House / Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara to show support to families facing a medical crisis. Outside of classes, I enjoy playing basketball with friends, body surfing at the beach, and of course, cooking!
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