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Disabilities Access is About Holding Space

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Margaret Price The sentiment — addressing the dearth of disability accommodations in higher education that she and others have experienced — appears in her new book, Crip Spacetime: Access, Failure, and Accountability in Academic Life (Duke University Press, 2024). “We Price’s challenges to access did not end at obtaining coverage.

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Reducing Barriers Like Standardized Test Requirements Expands Access

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Macalester studied the issue, and we have decided that remaining test optional is an effective way to make our college more accessible to the greatest number of qualified students. Dr. Suzanne M. These findings show that a holistic review of applicants can predict academic success without requiring ACT or SAT scores. Dr. Suzanne M.

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As Federal Connectivity Programs Sunset, Internet Access Remains Critical

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According to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), one in five U.S. households have no access to the internet in their homes, roughly 24 million households. Ultimately, affordable access to wireless at home can make all the difference in a student’s education and life, said Means. UNITE, Inc.,

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Accessibility and Belonging: Cornerstones of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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But we must not overlook the equally vital aspects of accessibility and belonging. Ellis , “accessibility means dismantling the barriers—physical, digital, and attitudinal—that impede the full participation of individuals with disabilities.” Accessibility and belonging are not separate entities.

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Lopez Named Accessibility Services Director at Hudson County Community College

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Danielle Lopez has been appointed the inaugural director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for Accessibility Services at Hudson County Community College (HCCC). She will lead and support our accessibility and accommodation programs for students and employees.

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CSU Opens Up Access to Transfer Planner to All California Community College Students

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Community college students in California will now have an easier time lining up their academic progress to transfer to a California State University (CSU) system school, now that CSU has opened up access to its recent Transfer Planner to even more students. Also, sometimes students work nights or they can't get in to see a counselor.

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Report: State Financial Aid Programs Show Varying Levels of Accessibility and Equity

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State financial aid programs across the country have varying levels of accessibility for students and plenty of room to improve, according to a recent report from The Education Trust. These key recommendations inform what higher ed reform and affordability should look like moving forward, Williams said.