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The image features a young woman with curly hair, who is sitting in a well-lit space while looking intently at a laptop. She wears a light denim jacket over a neutral-colored top, complementing her smooth skin tone. A red bandana with a white pattern is tied around her head. The background is subtly blurred but suggests an indoor environment with soft lighting.
COVID-19 Accessibility Impacts in Higher Education

COVID-19 Accessibility Impacts in Higher Education

Investigated the long-term impact of COVID-19 on accessibility in higher education classrooms.
July 6, 2026 Read More
The image features a young woman standing outdoors, smiling warmly at the camera. She has long, wavy brown hair that cascades over her shoulders. She is dressed in a light pink sweatshirt, which contrasts with the darker elements of her outfit. In her arms, she carries several books stacked together, hinting at a student lifestyle. The background is softly blurred, showcasing hints of greenery and architecturally simple buildings, indicating an academic environment.
The Summer Melt

The Summer Melt

Summer is a time to recharge, build new skills, explore opportunities, and prepare for success in the year ahead.
June 26, 2026 Read More
The image features a graduation cap placed atop a stack of books. The cap, made of black fabric, has a flat top and a long, golden tassel hanging from one side, signifying graduation. Below the cap, there are several books. The top book is maroon with decorative gold detailing. Beneath it, there are two additional books in lighter colors. The background is softly blurred.
Transition to Career and Employment

Transition to Career and Employment

Desirée Lama discusses finding growth, purpose, and possibility in the unknown after graduation.
June 23, 2026 Read More

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COVID-19 Accessibility Impacts in Higher Education
The image features a young woman with curly hair, who is sitting in a well-lit space while looking intently at a laptop. She wears a light denim jacket over a neutral-colored top, complementing her smooth skin tone. A red bandana with a white pattern is tied around her head. The background is subtly blurred but suggests an indoor environment with soft lighting.
COVID-19 Accessibility Impacts in Higher Education

COVID-19 Accessibility Impacts in Higher Education

Investigated the long-term impact of COVID-19 on accessibility in higher education classrooms.
July 6, 2026 Read More
The Summer Melt
The image features a young woman standing outdoors, smiling warmly at the camera. She has long, wavy brown hair that cascades over her shoulders. She is dressed in a light pink sweatshirt, which contrasts with the darker elements of her outfit. In her arms, she carries several books stacked together, hinting at a student lifestyle. The background is softly blurred, showcasing hints of greenery and architecturally simple buildings, indicating an academic environment.
The Summer Melt

The Summer Melt

Summer is a time to recharge, build new skills, explore opportunities, and prepare for success in the year ahead.
June 26, 2026 Read More
Transition to Career and Employment
The image features a graduation cap placed atop a stack of books. The cap, made of black fabric, has a flat top and a long, golden tassel hanging from one side, signifying graduation. Below the cap, there are several books. The top book is maroon with decorative gold detailing. Beneath it, there are two additional books in lighter colors. The background is softly blurred.
Transition to Career and Employment

Transition to Career and Employment

Desirée Lama discusses finding growth, purpose, and possibility in the unknown after graduation.
June 23, 2026 Read More
Content Development Specialist: Desirée Lama, PhD
The image features a woman standing on a paved pathway lined with trees that extend into the distance. The individual is centered in the frame, wearing a black dress adorned with large red floral patterns. She has multiple tattoos on her arms, and her hands are decorated with rings and bracelets. The woman is also wearing a maroon cap atop their wavy hair and matching maroon earrings. The background showcases a clear day with lush green trees and blurred buildings visible in the far distance, creating a serene atmosphere.
Content Development Specialist: Desirée Lama, PhD

Content Development Specialist: Desirée Lama, PhD

Content Development Specialist Desirée Lama combines storytelling and accessibility to create reader-focused content.
June 16, 2026 Read More
Research Assistant Spotlight: Jaxsen R. Day
Portrait of a young white man with short light brown hair smiling while seated in a powered wheelchair in an indoor modern building space with blurred glass windows in the background. He wears a dark blue plaid blazer over a black turtleneck and rests one hand on the wheelchair joystick controller. A large growth-green quarter-circle graphic overlays the lower right corner of the image beside the white National Disability Center logo.
Research Assistant Spotlight: Jaxsen R. Day

Research Assistant Spotlight: Jaxsen R. Day

Meet Jaxsen R. Day, a PhD student whose research examines how academic materials, digital systems, and lived experience can help higher education take a more proactive approach to accessibility.
May 18, 2026 Read More
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
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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
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
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