Accessibility Breaks Barriers to Success in College and at Work

<br>Accessibility on college campuses and in the workplace is crucial to people with disabilities. Find resources for navigating college and work with a disability, and how accessibility on campus can improve.
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College Guide for Students with Disabilities

College Guide for Students with Disabilities

Thanks to advocacy and legislation, students with disabilities can successfully navigate higher education. Read this guide to learn more.

Bernard Grant, Ph.D.

by Bernard Grant, Ph.D.

Updated May 5, 2023

Improving Accessibility on Campus

While college students have the right to an accessible education, colleges still have a ways to go.

If HBCUs Want to Better Serve Students With Disabilities, They Must Improve Web Accessibility

If HBCUs Want to Better Serve Students With Disabilities, They Must Improve Web Accessibility

HBCUs do incredible equity work to help close the racial wealth gap. To better serve students with disabilities, HBCUs must improve web accessibility.

Z. W. Taylor, Ph.D.

by Z. W. Taylor, Ph.D.

Updated November 7, 2022

Why Accessibility Matters for BIPOC Students with Disabilities

Why Accessibility Matters for BIPOC Students with Disabilities

BIPOC students with disabilities face significant barriers to quality education. Learn how accessibility removes these barriers, and why this matters.

Bernard Grant, Ph.D.

by Bernard Grant, Ph.D.

Updated October 7, 2022

How Universal Design for Learning Supports Students with Disabilities

How Universal Design for Learning Supports Students with Disabilities

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an inclusive framework meant to make learning accessible for all. Learn how UDL can help support students with disabilities.

Stephanie Szitanyi, Ph.D.

by Stephanie Szitanyi, Ph.D.

Updated October 7, 2022

Student Voices on Accessibility

Students tell their stories of decision making, challenges, and success while navigating college with disabilities.

How I Found My Confidence as a First-Generation College Student With a Disability

How I Found My Confidence as a First-Generation College Student With a Disability

Nicole Mendez-Villarrubia

by Nicole Mendez-Villarrubia

Updated May 19, 2023

How My University Supported Me as a Student With a Disability

How My University Supported Me as a Student With a Disability

Evan Cruz

by Evan Cruz

Updated May 19, 2023

How My Chronic Illness Impacted My College Choices

How My Chronic Illness Impacted My College Choices

Madison Conine

by Madison Conine

Updated May 19, 2023

Navigating a Temporary Disability: How a Sports Concussion Impacted My Academic Experience

Navigating a Temporary Disability: How a Sports Concussion Impacted My Academic Experience

Sarah G. Densham

by Sarah G. Densham

Updated May 19, 2023

Navigating Accessibility at Work

Learn about accessibility at work, some employers doing it right, and how you can advocate for yourself.

Does a College Degree Close the Disability Wage Gap?

Does a College Degree Close the Disability Wage Gap?

Ellery Weil, Ph.D.

by Ellery Weil, Ph.D.

Updated March 23, 2023

How to Deal With Executive Dysfunction at Work

How to Deal With Executive Dysfunction at Work

Anessa Kemna

by Anessa Kemna

Updated August 22, 2023

Are There Benefits to Disclosing My Disability to an Employer?

Are There Benefits to Disclosing My Disability to an Employer?

Bernard Grant, Ph.D.

by Bernard Grant, Ph.D.

Updated October 7, 2022

Top Companies Hiring Neurodivergent Employees

Top Companies Hiring Neurodivergent Employees

Rachel Miller, Ph.D.

by Rachel Miller, Ph.D.

Updated August 23, 2023

Professional Guide for Working With Students With Disabilities

Professional Guide for Working With Students With Disabilities

Bernard Grant, Ph.D.

by Bernard Grant, Ph.D.

Updated March 1, 2023

How to Make Your Virtual Meetings More Accessible

How to Make Your Virtual Meetings More Accessible

Anessa Kemna

by Anessa Kemna

Updated October 14, 2022

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