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‘Make it happen’: UD student Daniel Lanier, who is autistic, hopes to become a professional writer and producer

Posted on April 1, 2019

Originally published April 1, 2019 by UDaily
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University of Delaware Career and Life Studies Certificate student Daniel Lanier
Daniel Lanier is in the second year of the Career Life Studies Certificate (CLSC) program at the University of Delaware through the Center for Disabilities Studies (CDS). He dreams of becoming a professional writer and producer. (University of Delaware | Evan Krape)

Daniel Lanier, a second-year student in UD’s Career and Life Studies Certificate (CLSC) program, reveals his goals to write and produce music professionally in a feature story. Lanier, who has autism, also intends to advocate for civil rights, particularly inclusion
and accessibility in the education system. CLSC’s program manager says Lanier has taken advantage of opportunities on campus to grow as a self-advocate and leader, including involvement in UD’s Center for Black Culture.

Read the full story from UDaily here.

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