The origin of equity/equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives at universities are
rooted in the 2005 Athena SWAN (Scientific Women's Academic Network) charter from …

According to the World Bank, the world will not meet the SDG of ending extreme poverty in
2030. Disabled people live disproportionally below the poverty line. Many societal …

Sarah Nettleton's The Sociology of Health and Illness has become a cornerstone text,
popular with students and academics alike for its rigorous and accessible overview of the …

We introduce the social model of disability by reflecting on its origins and legacy, with
particular reference to the work of the Union of the Physically Impaired against Segregation …

La discapacidad ha tenido diferentes conceptualizaciones, incluyendo aportes religiosos,
científicos, médicos y sociales. El modelo médico es fundamental en la prevención y la …

Disability as Diversity: Develo** Cultural Competence reveals why disability is a cultural
experience, rather than merely a medical status. Conceptual models of disability have …

Background Students with disabilities are underrepresented in undergraduate science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses. Students with disabilities who …

Qualitative research necessitates the representation of, and engagement with, people who
the research is designed to assist. Disability research not only seeks to explore populations …

Biology education research provides important guidance for educators aiming to ensure
access for disabled students. However, there is still work to be done in develo** similar …

Self-advocacy is linked to the success and retention of students with disabilities in college.
Self-advocacy is defined as communicating individual wants, needs, and rights to determine …