SXSW EDU 2025
Secrets to Success for Disabled Students in Higher Ed
Description:
Over 20% of college students now have at least one disability. This session spotlights disabled college students and what they can teach us about accessibility in higher education. Members of the panel are Student Fellows at the National Disability Center for Student Success, a federally funded center with a mission to build an actionable research foundation to support disabled student success in higher education. This session brings first-hand experience, research findings, and insights to the conversation about navigating college as students with both visible and invisible disabilities.
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Takeaways
- Understanding foundational issues for student success, including disability disclosure decisions, identity development, and campus accessibility.
- Identifying the hidden barriers and tapping unlocked opportunities to support disabled student success in higher ed and career readiness.
- What instructors, staff and leaders can do to support disabled student success on their campuses and beyond.
Speakers
- Stephanie Cawthon, Executive Director, National Disability Center for Student Success
- Desiree Lama, Coordinator of Student Partnerships, National Disability Center for Student Success
- Soren Aldaco, Student Fellow, National Disability Center for Student Success
- Lily Alvarez, Student Fellow, National Disability Center for Student Success
Organizer
Stephanie Cawthon, Executive Director, National Disability Center for Student Success
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