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27 EXECUTIVE RESOLUTION 1/104

August 27, 1987

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
STUDENT UNION
Sponsored by:

Tri-Executives
Vice President Pro-Tempore
Engineering Representative
Arts & Sciences Co-Executive
Representatives-at-Large

Authored by:

T r i -Executive
President Pro-Tempore

Elizabeth Burpee
Perry Dino
Eddie W. Pacheco
Catherine Bedell
Rod Fernandez
Susie Fricklas
Kelley Ryan
Adam Kaplin
Eddie W. Pacheco
Jeff Stephens

A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS:

The University of Colorado, while acknow !edging the
the problem, has failed to adequately accommodate the needs
of disabled students, and

WHEREAS:

The University must make a more concerted effort to provide
for the fundamental needs of its students in pursuit of an
education, and
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WHEREAS:

Nationwide, .disabled people are the largest minority group
and,

WHEREAS:

UCS U has been a leader in the efforts to see that no student is
hindered in any way in the quest for knowledge, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED by the Executive Council of the University of Colorado Student
Union, THAT:
SECTION 1:

UCSU hereby reaffirms its commitment to provide the
neccessary resources for all students to have equal
opportunity in their educa tiona! endeavors.

SECTION 2:

All facilities and services provided for the students
and the University community by UCSU will continue to be
accessible to disabled or handicapped persons, so that
no one will be unable to take advantage of our programs.

SECTION 3:

The above mentioned facilities will not only include access
for the disabled to all University buildings but also include
increased efforts to provide visually & hearing impaired
students with the rna terials and certified interpreters they
need in order to facilitate an equal opportunity to learn.

SECTION 4:

UCS U challenges the University to equal our continued
support for handicapped students in all areas of the
University, not only in facilities provided.

SECTION 5:

This resolution takes effect upon passage.

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9/04/87- PASSES- EXECUTIVE COUNCIL- ACCLAMATION

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