Spotlight Member of the Month
Carly Armour
- What is your role in CDA and how long have you been a member?
- I've been a member for four years and have served as Co-Chair with Helen Jameson the past two years.
- What is your favorite thing about CDA?
- The diversity of its members and welcoming atmosphere; and the opportunity to increase disability awareness on campus to decrease attitudinal and physical barriers.
- What is your position on campus?
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What is your disability or condition, if any, if you are comfortable sharing?
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I have been profoundly deaf in both ears since birth as a result of Connexin 26 genetic disorder. I wore hearing aids and read lips until I was in my early 20s. I now have a cochlear implant on each ear and am fluent in ASL.
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What is your educational background?
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Bachelor of Social Work, The University of Georgia, 2001
- Master of Social Work, The University of Georgia, 2007
- What advice would you give to a colleague on campus who have a (DIS)ability?
- Come to our meetings and meet like-minded peers! Learn and utilize services on campus such as Faculty & Staff Disability Services.
- What advice would you give to a student on campus who have a (DIS)ability?
- Get involved and connect with the Student Disability Org (SDO) and/or Active Minds. Get registered with Student Disability Services and utilize helpful accommodations or at least meet one of the cool disability advisors!
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Where is your favorite place to eat in town?
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Definitely Lou Henri's. Their Veggie Melt Sandwich is a must!
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What is your favorite activity to do at UI?
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Attending arts and musical events such as the Dance Gala and Nachte Raho Indian Dance Competition.
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What best disability-related practices or changes do you recommend to better our campus?
Stay tuned for future Members of the Month!
