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Human Development Institute at Kentucky: Model for Disability Inclusion

Johnny Collett of the Human Development Institute outlines Kentucky’s innovative steps to embed disability inclusion into education, employment, and statewide policy.

Mytra BerryJuly 15, 2025

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Featured Guest News Research

No Research About Us Without Us

Disabled students and faculty at Binghamton University led a research project examining how campus environments support disabled college students.

Mytra BerryJune 6, 2025

Announcement Featured News

Meet Social Media Coordinator Preksha Pankaj Welankiwar

The National Disability Center welcomes Preksha Welankiwar to the Communications Team. As the Social Media Coordinator, she brings a creative, data-driven approach to digital storytelling and platform engagement.

Mytra BerryMay 23, 2025

Featured News Student Fellow

Student Fellow Spotlight: Ife Adekoya

Meet Ife Adekoya, a Student Fellow whose experience at the Center transformed a personal journey into student-focused research that reshaped how she sees her future.

Mytra BerryMay 23, 2025

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Center Research Takes the Stage at AERA 2025

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

Tracey BradnanJanuary 24, 2025

Featured News Student Fellow

Student Fellow Spotlight: Maddy O’Grady

Meet Maddy, a Student Fellow driving disability research and advocacy at the National Disability Center.

Mytra BerryJanuary 17, 2025

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Student Fellow Spotlight: Soren

Meet Soren, a Student Fellow advancing accessibility for neurodivergent students and fostering inclusive education.

Mytra BerryDecember 18, 2024

News Stephanie W. Cawthon

Endowed Professorship Awarded to Executive Director Stephanie W. Cawthon

It is the highest academic award a university can bestow in recognition of leadership and achievement.

Tracey BradnanDecember 11, 2024

Announcement News Student Fellow

Student Fellows Open to UT Austin Undergrads; Apply by Sept. 30

Applications are now open for two Student Fellows.

Mytra BerrySeptember 4, 2024

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News Student Fellow

Student Fellow Spotlight: Lily Alvarez

Lily Alvarez: Championing Disability Research and Advocacy

Mytra BerryAugust 15, 2024