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February 6, 2026Social SciencesOpen Access

Confronting Disability Pasts, Constructing Disability Futures: Recommendations for Growing Access, Equity, and Inclusion for Disabled Faculty in Higher Education

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MGMarissa GreenbergSCSiobhán Cully

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Overview

Qualitative analysis reveals barriers and pathways to inclusion for disabled faculty, suggesting meaningful changes.

Key Points

  • This research aims to identify barriers faced by disabled faculty in higher education and provide actionable recommendations for promoting inclusion.
  • Analyzed survey data from faculty with disabilities at a public university in the American Southwest.
  • Utilized descriptive statistics to summarize quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative responses.
  • Identified key themes related to stigma, discrimination, and the need for support in accommodations.
  • Highlighted the prevalence of stigma and discrimination affecting faculty with disabilities.
  • Demonstrated a lack of consistency in accommodation provision, highlighting systemic barriers.
  • Emphasized the importance of proactive and inclusion-oriented strategies within academic institutions.

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Greenberg et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698586498f7c464f2300a57bhttps://doi.org/10.3390/socsci15020094
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