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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Ellen Dooley is a junior special education standard major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Accessibility is not an option

Ellen Dooley, Editor November 30, 2022

We are surrounded by technology. So why aren’t the needs of students with disabilities being met?  I am not talking about turning the volume up in a lecture hall or moving the student closer to the...

Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Families should not be responsible for disability laws

Madelyn Kidd, News Editor November 30, 2022

Growing up I have always known four things. One, there will be a day when my parents pass away, and I will be responsible for my little brother regardless of either of our ages. Two, this world is...

Director of Disability Services April Jackson said its office doesnt conduct routine inspections of campus to see if its disability friendly.

Letter from the Editor: ‘All in’ should mean all

Rob Le Cates, Editor-in-Chief June 21, 2022

Editors Note: This letter from the editor was originally published as an editorial earlier Tuesday evening. An explanation was posted on Facebook. This editorial has also been edited. “We’re all...

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