University and Colleges: Disability Perspective: Publications and Documents
Summary
This Disabled World list includes a range of publications focused on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities, offering valuable insights on topics such as accessible learning environments, inclusive teaching strategies, financial aid, and legal rights in higher education. These articles and papers are often well-researched, practical, and insightful, providing useful information for students, educators, and families navigating higher education with disabilities. They may also be beneficial for seniors or anyone facing challenges in the educational system, serving as a helpful resource for better understanding available support, strategies for success, and relevant legislation. Many of these resources are peer-reviewed, ensuring the information is credible and current.Searching the Database
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Ensuring Academic Success for English Language Learners in Higher Education Through Use of Technology Paper outlines tips, tools, and suggestions that could benefit English language students in the higher education online environment including communication, comprehension, and vocabulary. | ||
| Integrating Social Media in the Humanities Online Classroom Learn how to use social media in humanities classrooms to boost engagement and accessibility . | ✓ ✓ | |
| Accessibility Benefits of E-Learning for Students with Disabilities Document examines the beneficial aspects of online learning for students with disabilities. | ||
| Accessibility of Online Classrooms in Private U.S. Postsecondary Schools Postsecondary school students with disabilities currently have different levels of anti-discrimination protection in U.S. online classrooms. | ||
| U.S. Colleges and Universities Unite to Enroll and Retain High-Achieving, Lower-Income Students New college and university initiative aims to expand number of talented low and moderate-income students at top-performing undergraduate institutions. | ||
| Learning Ally College Program for Blind and Visually Impaired College Students National nonprofit program offers peer mentors, specialized curriculum and resources, at no cost to students with visual impairments. | ||
| Making Forensic Science Accessible to Blind Students Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and Penn State Science U are making forensic science accessible to blind students. | ||
| Easier Accommodation Process for Students with Disabilities New system simplifies and speeds up ACT application process for students who apply for accommodations due to diagnosed disabilities. | ||
| Best Disability Friendly U.S. Colleges and Universities The list takes into account factors to ensure students looking for schools with exceptional support for students of all abilities get the best rate of return on their educational investment. | ||
| Free Digital Accessibility Courses for People with Disabilities Deque Systems will now be offering their entire curriculum of Deque University online courses in web and digital accessibility to people with disabilities for free. | ||
| List of Best Female Colleges in the United States College Choice, a leading authority in college search and rankings, has published a ranking of the top forty women's colleges in the United States. | ||
| College Psychology Classes Lack Curriculum About Disabilities Review of undergraduate course offerings from universities found many types of disability underrepresented in psychology classes including chronic health and physical disabilities. | ||
| Carnegie Classification of Over 4,660 Universities & Colleges 2015 edition of Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education now available. | ||
| Destination Dawgs: UGA Inclusive Post-secondary Education Program University of Georgia inclusive post-secondary education program for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities. | ||
| University of Oregon Launches Interdisciplinary Disability Studies Program University of Oregon offers a Disability Studies minor and graduate specialization, exploring disability as a social and cultural experience. | ✓ ✓ | |
| University of Toledo Launches Humanities Based Disability Studies Degree University of Toledo's disability studies degree focuses on the sociocultural aspects of disability with interdisciplinary coursework and internships. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Atlanta School for Autism - Cumberland Academy of Georgia Overview of Cumberland Academy of Georgia, a school specializing in education of children challenged with autism and learning disabilities. | ||
| Why More Minority Students Don't Seek STEM Careers Underrepresented minority students talk about what would enhance their STEM training. | ||
| Boston Wheelock College Complies with ADA Laws for Website Accessibility Wheelock college is improving website accessibility for all people interested in improving the lives of children and families. | ||
| De Montfort University Provides Mountain Trike for Students with Disabilities De Montfort University, Leicester becomes first university in the world to offer disabled students chance to use all-terrain wheelchair. | ||
| College Students Benefit from Animal Therapy Researchers find animal assisted therapy can reduce symptoms of anxiety and loneliness among college students. | ||
| Accessibility Map for European Universities MapAbility is an online map designed to inform students with disabilities about accessibility levels of European Higher Education Institutions. | ||
| Indiana University Program Helps Students with Intellectual Disabilities Participate in College Life Franklin College is welcoming 5 high school students with intellectual disabilities to its campus this semester thanks to grant from Indiana University Institute on Disability and Community and its Center on Community Living and Careers. | ||
| Military Friendly Awards for University of Management and Technology UMT accepts transfer credits and provides credit for military training and experience: up to 75% of the required hours for an undergraduate and 50% for a graduate degree. |
Key: the first check mark indicates the publication carries an editor's note; the second indicates a footnote.
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