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are afforded equal opportunity to meet those standards," the policy states. "Just as all students have the right to choose those with whom they would associate on the campus, an organization shall have the right to select its members subject to these principles."
For Dunaway, the law is problematic because it interferes with the principles of separating church and state, as it gives
We're trying to strike a balance between our faith lives and our student lives."
Zoya Khan Muslim Student Association president
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religious groups special treatment over other organizations.
"The law itself doesn't add anything, the only thing
lose its federal funding for Pell grants and other money that comes federally," he said.
it says is now we're trying to add discrimination policies on our campuses, which is a problem for the University in itself, because it could
"They could lose it because when Kansas adopted this law, it is saying that we will protect the organizations to discriminate against others, based on religious grounds, and that's unconstitutional."
During the law's consideration, the Board of Regents, as well as student senates at the University, Kansas State, and Wichita State, opposed the bill. The
Board said they worried it would damage Kansas universities' eligibility for federal programs, whereas Senate's statement raised concerns about discrimination that the law could allow.
"The University of Kansas Student Senate supports nondiscrimination policies and acknowledges the value of inclusive membership practices by student organizations," the Senate statement said.
Douglas County free of Zika, officials say
▶ TANNER HASSELL
@thassell17
Despite being listed as a "hotspot" county for the mosquito known to transmit the Zika virus, Douglas County has been Zika-free as the weather gets cooler and mosquito season comes to a close.
Associated Press Despite earlier health concerns, Douglas County officials now say the county is no longer at risk of Zika virus.
Sonia Jordan, communicable disease and preparedness specialist at the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, said that while there have been reported cases in the state, Lawrence and the rest of the county have had no reported localized cases or cases brought in by people traveling to Zika-affected areas.
and other severe problems.
According to the CDC several counties in eastern Kansas, including Douglas County, are hotspots for the variety of mosquitoes with the ability to carry and transmit the virus. The two varieties of mosquito known to carry the disease are Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.
"We've had no reported cases in Douglas County, and all of the reported cases in the state have been a result of traveling to areas where the virus is present," she said.
The virus, which gets its name from the Zika Forest in Uganda where it was first discovered in 1947 presents symptoms such as fever, rash and muscle pain, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Zika is transmittable via infected mosquitoes, as well as sexual activity. The virus is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, as the the virus can infect fetuses, causing microcephaly, impairment of growth, eye defects, hearing deficits,
We're concerned that the hotspot map is misleading people to believe that we are a Zika hotspot, when it actually means that we are a hotspot for the type of mosquito known to carry the virus."
Sonia Jordan County disease and preparedness specialist
Health Center, said the area could be at a higher risk of vector borne cases if the virus were to spread further in the U.S., but will be at less of a risk with cooler weather just around the corner.
Dr. Douglas Dechairo, chief of staff at Watkins
"We're concerned that the hotspot map is misleading people to believe that we are a Zika hotspot, when it actually means that we are a hotspot for the type of mosquito known to carry the virus," she said.
Jordan said the "hotspot listing" is a bit of a misnomer, as it does not mean the virus is present in the area.
"As we get into colder weather in the coming months, the mosquito population won't be active. Places like Florida, which is where the only vector-borne cases have been recorded in the U.S., will continue to face that risk throughout the year," he said.
To combat contraction and the spread of the virus, Jordan said using a bug spray with DEET and wearing clothes that cover more of the body are key. She said those who are sexually active should be aware of the risks.
"For the KU population specifically, kids traveling to Zika-affected areas out of country, or even in the U.S., during winter or spring break could potentially transport the virus," she said.
Jordan said winter will, in a sense, hit the reset button on any vector-borne risk for Lawrence, however students traveling to warmer areas during breaks will continue to be at risk of contracting the virus.
Dechairo said international students from affected areas and study abroad students staying in affected areas could also potentially bring the virus into Lawrence.
"Sexually active populations, like those on college campuses, need to be aware that you can spread the virus, even if you haven't experienced any symptoms. If students have traveled to areas where Zika is being spread and are concerned about any mosquito bites they may have or if they are feeling a little under the weather, we would advise them to see their health care providers," she said. "It's important to know that even if you haven't experienced any symptoms you could still be carrying the virus."
Dechairo said students with any concerns about the virus, or who fear they may have contracted the virus, can visit the Watkins Health Center or the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department with
Grant will help Kansans with disabilities
▶ HAILEY DIXON
@_hailey_dixon
The University recently received a grant to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities after a proposal was submitted to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
"KU was named the designated agent for the state of Kansas to be able to submit a proposal to the CDC," said Jean Hall, director of the Institute for Health and Disability Policy Studies at the University.
According to Hall, the program will be called the Kansas Disability and Health Program.
"We submitted a proposal in April and were notified that we received funding in June," Hall said. "Kansas is one of 19 states that received funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve the health of people with mobility limitations and intellectual disabilities."
"This is important for people with disabilities of all ages," said Dot Nary, assistant research professor and advisor for AbleHawks and Allies. "For KU students with disabilities, these issues are important because they will need to have some level of health if they are to have the professional careers that a college degree will open up to them."
The program's mission is to "improve the health of all Kansans with disabilities," according to information from the Kansas Disability Health Program.
"The Kansas Disability and Health Program will address the problems of lack of inclusion and accessibility in public health programs and existence of significant health disparities
Hall said the program is going to last for five years.
for people with disabilities, especially those with mobility limitations and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities."
In particular, Hall said the program will work with a large network of partners and at multiple levels. It hopes to improve physical activity access, opportunities and supports, improve oral health knowledge and system capacity, and improve knowledge of and access to good nutrition.
With help from the grant and from the University, Hall and others are promoting activities for individuals with disabilities.
The grant is not only for college campuses, according to Hall. Hall's role is to ensure that the program is meeting its annual goals and that it is collecting sufficient data to measure progress.
"Basically, we are undertaking activities across the state to address improving physical activity, oral health, and nutrition for people with disabilities," she said. "Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all Kansans with disabilities, but particularly those
"The program will be working across the state and with people of all ages to improve health outcomes for people with disabilities," she said.
with mobility impairments and/or intellectual disabilities."
Hall has high hopes for the grant across the state of Kansas, beyond the Lawrence and University community.
"Our hope is that KU students, faculty and staff with disabilities will benefit from the grant just as other Kansans with disabilities," she said. "Ultimately, if Kansans with disabilities are healthier, the entire state benefits."
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