Featured Archives - National Disability Center for Student Success

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Beyond the Letter: Building Accessibility Through Conversation With Spokane

The Center presented an accessibility workshop at Spokane Community Colleges, fostering candid faculty conversations about policy, discretion, and supporting disabled students.

Mytra BerryMarch 9, 2026

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Announcement Events Featured News

Center Research Takes the Stage at AERA 2026

Team members are presenting at the world’s largest conference of education researchers.

Mytra BerryFebruary 12, 2026

Announcement Featured News Student Fellow

Student Fellows Open to UT Austin Undergrads; Apply by Mar. 13

Applications are now open for two Student Fellows.

Mytra BerryFebruary 5, 2026

Student Fellow Spotlight: Nicole Garcia

Meet Nicole Garcia, a Mechanical Engineering student whose experience navigating STEM courses online shapes how she approaches accessibility, collaboration, and research.

Mytra BerryFebruary 4, 2026

Building an Accessibility Mindset: Dr Stephanie Cawthon’s Keynote at Ohio State

Dr. Stephanie Cawthon’s keynote at the Ohio State University highlighted the importance of an “Accessibility Mindset”, urging campuses to move beyond compliance and towards building systems that prioritize student success at every level.

Mytra BerryOctober 8, 2025

Research Assistant Spotlight: Dalton Kendrick

Meet Dalton Kendrick, whose passion lies in advocating accessibility in the transition to higher education and building systems that help disabled students thrive.

Mytra BerrySeptember 24, 2025

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Year Two Review: From Expanding Research to Building Community

The National Disability Center’s second year marked major research milestones, national partnerships, and expanded outreach, all focused on understanding and improving the experiences of disabled college students.

Mytra BerrySeptember 17, 2025