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Bridging gaps and building opportunities
How growing recognition of the diverse needs of students on the autism spectrum is fueling a culture change on campus.
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University of Lethbridge student creates powerchair soccer league
Chase Petruska hopes the league will have a positive impact on the mental health of participants.
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Yes to more evaluation, but a bigger yes to more action
A recent report on research culture shows that evaluation is key, but stops short of practical solutions to core problems.
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Student debt: Lifting the veil on financial aid
Students are unaware of all the financial aids available to them. With rising food and housing costs, stakeholders are calling for reform and better dissemination of information.
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Ableism in the academy
Disabled scholars say they often rely on ad hoc agreements to get the accommodations they need to do their jobs. The lack of formal recognition has left many feeling unprotected and unwelcome in the academic workplace.
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How to make postsecondary study more accessible? Collaboration between instructors and disability counsellors
A study found disability counsellors made substantial contributions to faculty members’ efforts to redesign their courses.
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Navigating the ‘hidden curriculum’ as a graduate student with disabilities
Community and mentorship are critical for supporting the success of graduate students with disabilities.
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Raising EDI awareness through an interactive exhibition
A group of researchers at Université de Sherbrooke came up with a unique way to educate people about the “leaky pipeline” in academe.
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The value of accommodating student requests
An instructor and student reflect on the importance of making courses more accessible for those with disabilities.
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Publishers, universities struggle to provide timely access to accessible textbooks
For visually impaired students, a lack of accessible learning materials “creates enormous barriers to success.”
