AEO and its New Name

Recently, AEO changed it’s name from ODSS (The Office of Disability and Support Services) to AEO (The Office of Accessibility and Educational Opportunity).  One reason the office decided to change its name is because they thought it would be more inclusive and welcoming than the previous name.  One student claimed that the new name falls in line with AEO’s tendency to market things related to disabilities without using the word disability, in hopes of not scaring students away.  Some students like the new name and some don’t.  Those who preferred the old name have said that they feel as if the new name is “tip-toeing” around the issue of disability.  However, others believe that new name might bring forward students who don’t think of themselves as disabled, especially those who are new to having a disability.

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