National Disability Center for Student Success

How can instructors make teaching more #accessible? A newly published study in @SageJournals, co-authored by our team members, highlights the transformative impact of partnering with #disabledstudents to improve teaching practices. 🔗nationaldisabilitycenter.org/featured/study… #HigherEducation

Final exams are here! Feeling the pressure? 📝 Here are two quick tips to help you navigate this busy season. Learn more: nationaldisabilitycenter.org/wp-content/upl… #College #FinalsWeek #HigherEducation #CollegeStudent

🌟 Welcome our new Student Fellows Nicole Garcia (Mechanical Engineering student) and Ifeoluwa Adekoya (Psychology and Pre-Medicine student) to the National Disability Center! Visit our people page to learn more about them.

Help us improve our accessibility! Eligible participants can share their insights on our website and earn a $40 gift card as a thank you. Learn if you qualify:  nationaldisabilitycenter.org/ux-subject-int… #AccessibilityMatters #UserExperience #DisabilityResearch #InclusiveDesign #HigherEd

Did you know that over 60% of #disabledstudents in #highereducation report #mentalhealth conditions? Accommodations can be critical for them to succeed, and some do not even realize they qualify. Want to learn more about disabled students? Stay tuned for our full CAM report!

💜 November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month (#NEAM)! #Epilepsy serves as a reminder of the many non-apparent disabilities students in #highereducation navigate daily. We are dedicated to advancing research that enhances campus #accessibility and student success.

Think creating #accessibleclassrooms is complicated? Think again. 💡 These 3 tips are just a sneak peek! Discover all 9 strategies designed to empower faculty and support #disabledstudents. 👉  nationaldisabilitycenter.org/wp-content/upl… #HigherEd #Professors #Instructors

Our latest Campus Spotlight on @UTAustin highlights critical findings on #mentalhealth and #disability resources that impact students and what helps bridge gaps, ensuring that support systems work together for student success. Read: nationaldisabilitycenter.org/resources/de-s… #HigherEducation

Help us improve #accessibility for our website! Eligible participants can share their feedback and earn a $40 gift card as a thank you. No user experience required! *See if you qualify: nationaldisabilitycenter.org/ux-subject-int… #UserExperience #Disability #InclusiveDesign #HigherEd #Cash

Our latest research review reveals when navigating non-intersectional systems, many students choose not to disclose to avoid stereotypes—a choice that can lead to distress, isolation, and increased dropout risk. Learn more: nationaldisabilitycenter.org/resources/inte…

Stephanie W. Cawthon, PhD, shares insights on creating #accessible classrooms that help give every #highereducation student a fair chance to thrive. Read her vision for #inclusion in @thedailytexan. thedailytexan.com/2024/09/22/cre…

#Disability Is Human: The Vital Power of #Accessibility in Everyday Life by our executive director, Stephanie W. Cawthon, PhD, engages readers to make a positive difference in their lives and others. Read: nationaldisabilitycenter.org/featured/disab… #DisabilityRights #AccessibilityMatters #newbook

As part of #NDEAM, we’re proud to highlight the work of our Executive Director, Dr. Stephanie W. Cawthon. In this article, She shares her own journey living with a #disability and her commitment to creating accessible pathways for #HigherEducation. Read: education.utexas.edu/news/2024/09/1…

Join our webcast "Disability on Campus: The Latest Findings Higher Ed Needs to Know" featuring Dr. Stephanie W. Cawthon on October 15th at 12 PM CT. This event is developed with grant from @IESResearch. Register: nationaldisabilitycenter.org/resources/webc… #Disability #HigherEducation #IESfunded

It's National Guide #Dog Month! 🐶 Learn from our Student Fellow Lily Alvarez as she shares tips on how to interact (or not) with #guidedogs, while navigating on a college campus with her guide dog, Yumi. #disability #collegelife #collegestudent Transcript in YT description.

Congratulations to our Executive Director and PI, Dr. Stephanie Cawthon, on the publication of her new book! #DisabilityIsHuman

🎉 Join us in congratulating our Faculty Cadre member, Jen Moon, PhD, on her appointment as @UTAustin Vice Provost for Professional-Track Faculty! Learn more: nationaldisabilitycenter.org/news/jen-moon-… #Disability #Accessibility #Faculty #HigherEd #StudentSuccess #UTAustin

Time is running out! Join us Sept. 26th for a discussion on the challenges facing #disabled students in U.S. #highereducation, moderated by Dr. Stephanie Cawthon, with panelists Dr. Maura Borrego and Ryan A. Mata, MA. Register: nationaldisabilitycenter.org/community/town…

🎉 Year 2 is here, and we're just getting started! We're diving into key projects like the #Campus #Accessibility Measure, #CCSSE Data Partnership, and Instructor Accessibility Survey, while also launching online learning resources and recruiting Student Fellows. #Disability

Accessibility isn't just compliance—it's a necessity. Our latest Campus Spotlight features @UTAustin and how Ally Accessibility Platform helped overcome digital content accessibility challenges. Read more: nationaldisabilitycenter.org/resources/case… #Disability #Accessibility #HigherEducation