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Advancing Opportunities for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education September 18, 2025

If you're a faculty member ready to commit to better serving students with disabilities or you have the power to influence others, here's a look at some specific actions faculty can take to create truly inclusive courses.

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Syllabus Accessibility: 4 Essential Considerations April 24, 2025

If you're looking to center accessibility in your course, start with your syllabus. Here are four essential considerations for designing an accessible one.

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Every Career in Academia Has Its Own Story December 18, 2024

Emeritus Professor John Thelin and Andy Hibel reflect on their careers, compare notes on starting a career in academia, and discuss what has changed over the years.

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University of Central Missouri Leader Boosts Veteran Education October 3, 2024

Courtney Swoboda talks about her student-centric approach to veteran services and how she launched a statewide coalition to help peers solve common challenges in veteran education.

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Overcoming Ableism: Building a Culture of Access and Belonging on Your Campus September 3, 2024

How might higher education institutions cultivate a sense of belonging and ensure equitable access to learners of all abilities?

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7 Strategies to Help Gifted Autistic Students Succeed in College February 8, 2024

Self-advocacy and taking initiative have proven critical for autistic students who are also gifted, new research shows.

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These Programs Make College Possible for Students with Developmental Disabilities December 28, 2023

Inclusive postsecondary education programs help students with intellectual disabilities make friends and become independent adults.

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What Every Faculty Member and Administrator Should Know About Helping Students with Disabilities July 31, 2023

Accommodations requests can take time to fulfill. That is why colleges and individual instructors must prepare courses to be as highly accessible as possible from the beginning and lay the groundwork for accommodations before students begin coursework.

Higher Ed Careers Interview Employment, Not Graduation, as an Outcome: How To Do Better by Neurodivergent Students January 31, 2023

Are we failing too many neurodivergent students? In this Higher Ed Careers interview, the director of the University of Connecticut's Center for Neurodiversity and Employment Innovation discusses the barriers these students face in securing employment and how colleges and universities can do better by this population.

The Best of October from HigherEdJobs October 28, 2021

Each month, HigherEdJobs puts together a list of our editor's picks from the last few weeks that highlight issues, trends, and tips to help you in your academic career. In case you missed anything this month, here are the best articles in Leadership; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Workplace Issues; and Student Success.

Higher Ed Careers Interview Dis/Ability: Critical for Diversity and Inclusion Conversations in Higher Education October 27, 2021

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) -- a time for higher education to consider how well institutions are preparing students with disabilities for the workforce, as well as serving their employees with disabilities. Andrew Hibel asks Mercedes A. Cannon, from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, what higher education needs to do moving forward.

Higher Ed Careers Interview Honoring the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act July 26, 2021

July 26 is the anniversary of when the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. Kevin McCracken, Director of Adaptive Educational Services (AES) at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, remembers a world without curb cuts, door openers, and disabled parking. McCracken shares how the ADA led to physical accessibility to higher education for disabled students, but also forced higher education to establish disability services offices that now play a critical role in higher education.

College Students with Disabilities Are Too Often Excluded November 7, 2018

The case of a student with Down syndrome who was denied entry into all eight of the sororities at her school illustrates a broader problem of exclusion for college students with disabilities. Too often, colleges and universities disregard social participation and focus instead on academic and physical accessibility. Along with K-12 schools, they need to do more to provide resources, education, and experiences that include students with disabilities in the conversation.

Strategies to Support College Students with Learning Disabilities February 8, 2018

While high school students with learning disabilities can rely on school staff to help them acquire support, post-secondary students often face the challenge of self-advocating in order to secure resources. Both faculty and administrators play a critical role in building awareness of available resources and helping students acquire the support services they need. Here are some strategies to consider to ensure students with learning disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed.

Betsy DeVos’ 6-Month Report Card: More Undoing Than Doing August 18, 2017

From student loans to Title IX, Betsy DeVos has had a busy six months in office. But despite numerous reversals of Obama-era guidelines, little has come in the way of tangible policy. Here's a quick look at what's she's done - and what's been left in limbo.

Students With Disabilities: We Want Our Fair Chance at College July 26, 2017

Students with disabilities deserve access to higher education to achieve their dreams and goals like everyone else. Experts say the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act has proven beneficial for students in K-12, but disabled students in higher education have not had as much support.

New Assistive Technologies Aid Employees with Disabilities December 29, 2016

It's a new world for employees with disabilities who require assistive technologies to function in the workplace. The arrival of powerful new apps for use on smartphones and tablets, as well as the continuing evolution of older technologies, is allowing workers with sensory or motor impairments to be more productive and efficient than ever.

Higher Ed: Embracing the ADA October 19, 2016

As educators and employers, colleges and universities tend to be trailblazers when it comes to their inclusivity programs and practices. Most have departments dedicated to promoting diversity, fostering inclusion, and facilitating civic dialogue. These institutions are often welcoming, supportive environments where employees with disabilities can find the advocacy and accommodations they need to thrive professionally.

Disabled and Employed: Making it Work April 13, 2015

Disability advocate Annie Harris' recent memoir discusses the unique challenges she faces as both an African-American woman and a woman living with cerebral palsy. She recently spoke with Kelly Cherwin about some of the issues those with disabilities face in employment, and how the higher ed field can help people with disabilities work past the challenges.

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