Experiences of researchers with disabilities at academic institutions in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

People with disabilities are underrepresented in higher education, facing systematic obstacles such as inaccessible communication and physical environments and difficulties obtaining accommodations. This study aims to shed light on barriers to accessibility and disability inclusion in research institutions through confidential qualitative interviews with researchers with disabilities.

Methods

We recruited participants via virtual flyers. Eligibility criteria included working in the United States (U.S.) as researchers that had applied for grant funding (last five years), and self-identifying as having a disability. We offered participants (total n = 35) the option of either semi-structured one-on-one live or written interviews based on their preference. Two study

SUBMITTER: Castro F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11326606 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature