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A college student stands outdoors on a campus walkway, smiling and holding notebooks. She wears a mustard yellow sweater and a shoulder bag, with trees and greenery in the background. The image represents student experiences in higher education, including decisions around disability disclosure and navigating access to support. A dark blue circular overlay with a white leaf-like logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Spring’26 Townhall: Disclosure

Spring’26 Townhall: Disclosure

At the Spring 2026 Townhall, the National Disability Center introduced its next research focus on disability disclosure and hosted a student conversation exploring how students navigate access and support.
April 10, 2026 Read More
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Beyond the Letter: Building Accessibility Through Conversation With Spokane

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.
March 9, 2026 Read More
A stylized graphic shows two overlapping bird figures centered against a soft, abstract background of curved bands in muted beige, sage, and pale teal. The larger bird is teal with a rounded body, pointed beak, and upward-curving tail feathers. Layered over it is a smaller bird in warm orange with similar curved shapes and simplified features. Circular elements appear within and between the birds, creating a sense of motion and connection. The design uses smooth, rounded edges and flat colors, giving the illustration a modern, symbolic look that suggests dialogue, continuity, and forward movement.
Center Research Takes the Stage at AERA 2026

Center Research Takes the Stage at AERA 2026

Team members are presenting at the world’s largest conference of education researchers.
February 12, 2026 Read More

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Spring’26 Townhall: Disclosure
A college student stands outdoors on a campus walkway, smiling and holding notebooks. She wears a mustard yellow sweater and a shoulder bag, with trees and greenery in the background. The image represents student experiences in higher education, including decisions around disability disclosure and navigating access to support. A dark blue circular overlay with a white leaf-like logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Spring’26 Townhall: Disclosure

Spring’26 Townhall: Disclosure

At the Spring 2026 Townhall, the National Disability Center introduced its next research focus on disability disclosure and hosted a student conversation exploring how students navigate access and support.
April 10, 2026 Read More
Beyond the Letter: Building Accessibility Through Conversation With Spokane
Spokane lower falls city scape view
Beyond the Letter: Building Accessibility Through Conversation With Spokane

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.
March 9, 2026 Read More
Center Research Takes the Stage at AERA 2026
A stylized graphic shows two overlapping bird figures centered against a soft, abstract background of curved bands in muted beige, sage, and pale teal. The larger bird is teal with a rounded body, pointed beak, and upward-curving tail feathers. Layered over it is a smaller bird in warm orange with similar curved shapes and simplified features. Circular elements appear within and between the birds, creating a sense of motion and connection. The design uses smooth, rounded edges and flat colors, giving the illustration a modern, symbolic look that suggests dialogue, continuity, and forward movement.
Center Research Takes the Stage at AERA 2026

Center Research Takes the Stage at AERA 2026

Team members are presenting at the world’s largest conference of education researchers.
February 12, 2026 Read More
Student Fellows Open to UT Austin Undergrads; Apply by Mar. 13
Student Fellows Open to UT Austin Undergrads; Apply by Mar. 13

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

Applications are now open for two Student Fellows.
February 5, 2026 Read More
Student Fellow Spotlight: Nicole Garcia
A head-and-shoulders portrait shows a young woman standing against a soft, light-colored background. She has long, dark hair pulled back, wears small gold drop earrings, and a sleeveless white top with delicate lace detailing along the shoulder. She smiles gently toward the camera. A curved dark blue graphic overlays the lower right corner, featuring the National Disability Center logo with a circular line and leaf motif.
Student Fellow Spotlight: Nicole Garcia

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.
February 4, 2026 Read More
Center Research Returns to the National Stage at ASHE 2025
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Center Research Returns to the National Stage at ASHE 2025

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.
October 13, 2025 Read More
Building an Accessibility Mindset: Dr Stephanie Cawthon’s Keynote at Ohio State
In a classroom setting, a woman wearing a burgundy blazer and patterned blouse stands at the front of the room, gesturing as she presents to a small group. Behind her, a projection screen displays a slide with large gold and green text reading “36%,” and smaller text below stating, “Don’t Disclose Their Disability to Anybody on Campus.” Three attendees sit attentively at desks facing the presenter — two in the foreground and two in the back right corner. The room has white brick walls, gray carpeting, and overhead fluorescent lighting. An orange chair and a white desk are visible in the foreground. In the lower right corner, a translucent blue overlay with the National Disability Center for Student Success logo — a circular line with four leaf shapes above it — subtly frames the image.
Building an Accessibility Mindset: Dr Stephanie Cawthon’s Keynote at Ohio State

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.
October 8, 2025 Read More
Fall’25 Townhall: Faculty Accessibility Measure
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Fall’25 Townhall: Faculty Accessibility Measure

Fall’25 Townhall: Faculty Accessibility Measure

At the Fall 2025 Townhall, the National Disability Center released preliminary results from the Faculty Accessibility Measure and hosted a panel who explored faculty confidence, institutional support, and the impact of lived experience on accessibility.
September 26, 2025 Read More
Research Assistant Spotlight: Dalton Kendrick
A close-up graduation portrait of a smiling Dalton Kendrick with light brown hair parted to the side, wearing black glasses, a nose ring, and a black gown with a green stole. He has a patterned tie and are standing indoors, with a softly blurred background of a room featuring warm lighting and framed wall decor. In the lower right corner, a dark blue circular overlay with a small white National Disability Center logo featuring four upward leaves above a curved line is visible.
Research Assistant Spotlight: Dalton Kendrick

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.
September 24, 2025 Read More
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