What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the use of disability-inclusive language and imagery on university recreation program websites.

April 19, 2026Disability Compliance for Higher Education0 citations

Study finds university recreation programs need more inclusive language, images

Key Points

To evaluate the use of disability-inclusive language and imagery on university recreation program websites.
Conducted a content analysis of university recreation program websites in Region VI of NIRSA.
Assessed clarity and effectiveness of language and images related to disability and inclusion.
Identified a significant lack of disability-inclusive language across many recreation websites.
Many websites failed to appropriately represent students with disabilities in images.

Abstract

A recent study from Oregon State University found that university recreation programs often lack disability‐inclusive language and images. The study, entitled Inclusivity of Collegiate Campus Recreation Programs in Region VI of NIRSA: A Content Analysis of Websites , examined how clearly university recreation programs communicate accessibility and inclusion for students with disabilities through their websites.

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Eric Lyerly (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e47376010ef96374d8f42e https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/dhe.70083

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