About The Paced Scholar

Empowering Disabled Voices

The Paced Scholar is a vibrant community hub dedicated to disability advocacy and resources for community college and university students with disabilities. Utilizing an original pacing framework and a variety of other resources based on lived-experience from navigating both community college and university from founder and disability advocate, Samantha Kilburn, The Paced Scholar seeks to provide a space where no student feels alone.

Using online groups, campus ambassador programs, blog posts, digital downloads, social media posts, print-on-demand products, and more, The Paced Scholar is ready to support you in your journey to becoming the disability advocate you always wished you had.

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Are you 18+ with a disability, enrolled in a community college or university, and interested in joining a group of scholars who are passionate about disability advocacy? If so, consider joining The Paced Scholar's Campus Ambassador program.

With a printed certificate you can put on your LinkedIn, free materials to spread around campus, and access to our exclusive online group, becoming a disability advocate has never been so accessible! Joining our program means you are surrounded by people that think like you, look like you, and learn like you.

Oh, and the best part? There is no long-term commitment! Just sign up for our newsletter, click the button to indicate you are interested in the program, and let the magic begin.

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Energy and Summer Volunteer and Employment Positions: Navigating Work Options with Chronic Illness

Finding a summer volunteer or work position as a teen can feel like a rite of passage. But for teens managing chronic illness, the usual options often come with physical and energy demands that make these jobs difficult or impossible. The challenge is real: how do you find work that fits your health needs while still gaining experience and feeling productive? This post explores practical ways to approach summer volunteer work and jobs when your energy and physical abilities v

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Unlock Exclusive Benefits by Joining Our Newsletter Today

Are you looking for a way to stay informed, inspired, and connected with a community that truly understands your needs? Joining our newsletter opens the door to a range of exclusive benefits designed to support your journey with energy pacing, disability advocacy, and more. This blog post will walk you through the key perks of subscribing, showing how it can enrich your life and keep you ahead of the curve. A stack of newspapers. Courtesy of Wix Media. Receive Energy Pacing T

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Mastering Sensory-Inclusive Events on College Campuses: Enroll in Our New $5 Course (Coming Soon!)

Creating events that welcome everyone, especially those with sensory sensitivities, can transform campus life. Many students face challenges in traditional event settings due to noise, lighting, crowding, or lack of quiet spaces. These barriers often exclude individuals who need accommodations to fully participate. Our upcoming online course offers practical, easy-to-apply techniques to make college events more accessible and enjoyable for all. A person using a fidget toy. Co

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