Calling for Collaboration, Improved Higher Ed Systems for All
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Friday marked the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law that unlocked opportunity for disabled people in many areas of public life, including in the workforce and higher education. As an educator and university president, I have seen firsthand the ADA’s transformative impact on our higher education systems — and how far we still must go before higher education is truly accessible and inclusive of learners from all backgrounds.
Originally published: July 26, 2024
Author: Lisa Marsh Ryerson
Position: President
Institution: Southern New Hampshire University
Published by: Diverse Issues in Higher Education