Disabilities
Catholic Values Column: Jean Vanier and the problem with ‘living saints’
ELISHA VALLADARES-CORMIER CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST The legacy of another so-called modern–day saint went up in flames Saturday, when it was revealed that Jean Vanier, a proponent for individuals with disabilities who died last May, lived a public life of deceit. Vanier, seen by many as a saint during his 90 years, manipulated at least six women into having […]
FUSG approves ‘Breaking Barriers’ club for students with disabilities
ELISHA VALLADARES-CORMIER CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST A club seeking to build awareness for interacting with people with disabilities received recognition by Franciscan University Student Government Wednesday, allowing the club to receive Student Government funding. “Breaking Barriers is devoted to breaking the stigma around people with disabilities,” said the club’s president, Morgan LaVea. “We want to make sure everyone has a […]