Disability in higher education

Guidance on actions and policies that ensure disabled students and staff can participate fully in university life and flourish in their studies and work. These resources look at how to remove barriers to access in teaching, research activities and academic posts. The advice covers specifics such as ensuring accessibility of course materials, adapting assessment practices, factoring accessibility into field work, understanding the needs of neurodiverse students and staff and developing support services that enhance disabled students' experiences of higher education.

By Miranda Prynne, 7 March, 2023
Disabled academics are under-represented across university departments. Becky Alexis-Martin and Jennifer Leigh share 10 strategies to enhance disability inclusion throughout the academic recruitment process
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4minutes
By dene.mullen, 6 March, 2023
William E. Donald and Larisa Yarovaya outline 10 clear ways universities can tackle ableism to create a sense of belonging for disabled students and staff
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5minutes
By Miranda Prynne, 2 March, 2023
Advice for institutions to develop more accessible and inclusive campuses for students and staff with disabilities, by Jon Roylance
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4minutes
By Miranda Prynne, 28 December, 2022
Small but considered adaptations to teaching can support students with ADHD to succeed at university. Fiona S. Baker lists modifications that can make all the difference
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2minutes