When Disability Is Different: Reasonable Accommodations Higher Ed DEI

Key Points

• The analysis reveals that many institutions struggle to implement effective reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Findings indicate that 40% of students report unmet accessibility needs, impacting their academic performance.
• Observational analysis across various universities highlights gaps in diversity, equity, and inclusivity frameworks regarding disability.
• This work underscores the importance of tailored support strategies in higher education to foster inclusivity.