CODE’s mission is to engage in cross-movement solidarity, in our efforts to empower students in the disability community and establish a platform for self-advocacy and community-building efforts.
“Anyone of us can become disabled and may have a loved one or a friend with a disability at some point in our lives. Each one of us deserves to be perceived and treated as human beings with a unique story, infinite potential, wisdom, and dignity. For these reasons, I believe disability equity and justice is at the core of our society. In order to move forward, we must care and have a universal access mindset.”
Sophia Lee-Park, CODE Co-Chair 2019-2023
Our 3-Pillar Plan
In our vision for the future, we hope to take an intersectional, holistic approach to universal access and disability justice. During their Spring 2021 quarter, Co-Chairs Marvia Cunanan and Sophia Lee-Park worked with CODE to revolutionize the Commission’s leadership design, with the hope that during and beyond their time at UCSB, we can work towards realizing Sophia’s 3-Pillar Plan for a campus where the disability community can thrive.
Specifically, Sophia’s plans for the future of CODE involves the following 3 pillars:
- Creating space for emotional and hands-on communal support to connect and empower UCSB’s disability community
- Communicating educational support and opportunities to disabled students, in order to support their academic success
- Establishing a peer mentorship program so that students with disabilities can help each other navigate university life