An image contrasting silence with community, showing the text Silence sounds like... NO ONE WOULD UNDERSTAND. IM FINE. I DONT WANT TO BE A BURDEN. and Community sounds like... YOU ARE NOT ALONE. above an illustration of two hands shaking.

DISABILITY AWARENESS MESSAGE OF THE WEEK

Sometimes silence sounds like, “No one would understand,” “I’m fine,” or “I don’t want to be a burden.”

At SUNY Niagara, we believe that no one should face life’s challenges alone. Our community is built on connection, compassion, and support—reminding every student, employee, and community member that their voice matters and help is available.

By reaching out, checking in, and supporting one another, we can turn silence into conversation and isolation into belonging.

At SUNY Niagara, community sounds like: “You are not alone.”

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