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Center Research Returns to the National Stage at ASHE 2025

Researchers from the National Disability Center will present new work at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Annual Conference in Denver this November. Their studies explore accessibility and the lived experiences of disabled students in higher education.

Mytra BerryOctober 13, 2025

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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

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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

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Partnering With Disabled Students Can Improve Accessible Teaching

A new study co-authored by students and leadership is published.

Tracey BradnanDecember 6, 2024

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Executive Director Stephanie W. Cawthon Publishes New Book

Disability Is Human dispels myths and raises expectations about disabled people.

Tracey BradnanOctober 23, 2024

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Accessible Assessments of Disabled Students is Focus of Cawthon-Moderated Panel

Executive Director Dr. Stephanie Cawthon will moderate a panel at 2024 NCSA on ASL as a test accommodation.

Tracey BradnanJune 7, 2024

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Team Accolades: Spring 2024

A celebration of the impact and accomplishment of our Student Fellows, Faculty Cadre, and Leadership Team.

Tracey BradnanMay 16, 2024

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Cawthon Presents Disability Research at Children’s Hospital Colorado

Dr. Cawthon will present at Children's Hospital on disability research and student-centered approach.

Tracey BradnanMay 13, 2024

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Including People With Lived Experience in Research

Dr. Stephanie Cawthon argues that including people with disabilities in research is key to achieving authentic and culturally relevant research.

Tracey BradnanApril 11, 2024

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Join Us at AERA 2024

National Disability Center attends AERA to present research on disability and education.

Tracey BradnanMarch 15, 2024