10 Study Sets to Support Disabled Student Success
Our research focuses on creating accessible higher education environments that support the success of disabled students through evidence-based practices and collaborative partnerships.
Research Foundation
The center draws upon three fundamental ideas to drive research and activities.
Engage
Student engagement is a critical predictor of student success.
Empower
Instructors need more support to build their accessibility knowledge base, mindset, and skills.
Collaborate
The success of students with disabilities requires a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach across all administrative units at an institution.
Audience
Our work centers on three key groups:
Disabled students
Elevating their voices and experiences
Faculty and staff
Strengthening their support and practices
Researchers
Building knowledge to drive change
Study Sets
CCSSE Community Colleges
Explores engagement, coursework, and outcomes in community colleges.
2 studies completed, 1 ongoing
Ongoing
Campus Accessibility Measure (CAM)
Captures disabled students’ experiences of accessibility across campuses.
4 studies completed, 4 ongoing
Ongoing
UT Campus Accessibility Spotlights
Examines accessibility practices and systems at UT Austin.
4 studies completed
Completed
National Campus Accessibility Spotlights
Compares accessibility approaches across U.S. colleges and universities.
1 study completed, 3 ongoing
Ongoing
Faculty Accessibility Measure (FAM)
Examines faculty confidence and support for accessible teaching.
4 studies ongoing
Ongoing
Institutional Leadership: Issues and Practice
Analyzes leadership decisions shaping campus accessibility.
1 study complete, 2 ongoing
Ongoing
Systematic Literature Review
Synthesizes research on disability and higher education.
3 studies coming soon
Coming Soon
Accessibility Disclosure and Non-Disclosure
Studies how and why disabled students choose to disclose in college.
3 studies coming soon
Coming Soon
Transition to Career and Employment
Explores pathways from college to employment for disabled students.
3 studies coming soon
Coming Soon
AI and Accessibility in Higher Education
Examines how AI affects access, learning, and decision-making.
3 studies coming soon
Coming Soon
An Innovative Collaboration
Our research team is an active collaboration between disabled students, faculty members, and researchers. Along with our national partners, they are:
Implementing national student surveys and cognitive labs
Doing a thorough literature review and synthesis
Developing new research measurements
Conducting a secondary data analysis of disabled student experiences in a three-year cohort on the CCSSE survey
How the 10 Study Sets and Learning Hub Connect
The bedrock of our work
10 Study Sets:
The Foundation
- Core studies, measures, and publications
- Evidence-based research findings
- Rigorous academic standards
Practical tools for success
Learning Hub:
The Application
- All assets from the 10 Study Sets
- Best practices and student tips
- Interactive courses and resources
Together, they provide a complete view of how the Center’s research translates into practical tools that support accessibility and student success.