{"id":10537,"date":"2015-12-08T22:36:58","date_gmt":"2015-12-09T06:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sjcctimes.com\/?p=10537"},"modified":"2015-12-08T22:36:58","modified_gmt":"2015-12-09T06:36:58","slug":"business-student-battles-autism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sjcctimes.com\/es\/10537\/campus-life\/business-student-battles-autism\/","title":{"rendered":"Business student battles autism"},"content":{"rendered":"

Senator of Activities\u00a0governs in ASG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Imagine being a part of the student council. The responsibility can be overwhelming, but imagine doing it with an obstacle many people do not expect.\"TJ<\/a><\/p>\n

San Jose City College\u2019s Associated Student Government stands out with Tahmores Jon Gholamipour, known as TJ, 20, business major, a highly functioning autistic student with a mild case of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. He is the senator of activities for the ASG, holding the title next to the president.<\/p>\n

\u201c(I wanted) to reach my goals of the big time (in) politics,\u201d Gholamipour said. \u201cThis is my first semester and I want to make a difference, reach my goals. Be somebody.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gholamipour received a lot of educational and social support from Nemecio Hernandez. Hernandez, 50, is a Supports Specialist for the nonprofit organization Employment & Community Options, would attend classes with students with intellectual disabilities as a part of his job and that was how he met and started working with Gholamipour his first semester.<\/p>\n

Gholamipour is no longer a member of the E&CO this semester, but Hernandez said he volunteers his time to assist Gholamipour because he wants to show that E&CO program is working and autistic people are positively benefiting the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re proud to have him here as a part of San Jose City College. It\u2019s been about 25 years since the last autistic person took office (in the ASG),\u201d Hernandez said about Gholamipour\u2019s position.<\/p>\n

Hernandez said he believes Gholamipour is able to overcome his obstacles through his education at SJCC. aHernandez also acts as a second senator of activities in the ASG, supporting Gholamipour by helping him with senator duties such as organization and event planning.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat we (E&CO) do here at school, what we\u2019re teaching and the education that we provide with people with intellectual disabilities, it\u2019s worth it, it\u2019s working,\u201d Hernandez said. \u201cHe\u2019s a prime example that people with intellectual disabilities are growing here at school.\u201d<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Eckford, the program coordinator of Student Development and Activities and co-adviser to the ASG said it was Hernandez who approached her about Gholamipour\u2019s interest in the student council.<\/p>\n

\u201cTJ was very serious about participating and being a part of student engagement. (He\u2019s) a bold, young man,\u201d Eckford said.<\/p>\n

Eckford also said the ASG was incredibly inclusive and welcoming. The main obstacle for Gholamipour had to overcome was seeking clarification in meetings and procedures, however he has been improving.<\/p>\n

Gholamipour said his ultimate goal at SJCC is to be the next ASG president.<\/p>\n

\u201cTJ is a wonderful example of being determined to achieve whatever goal is in front of him,\u201d Eckford said. \u201cHe is a DSP&S pioneer.\u201d<\/p>\n

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[\/media-credit] From left, Nemecio Hernandez and TJ Gholamipour walk away from SJCC’s Technology Center on Thursday, Nov. 5.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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