Disability in Higher Ed

Designing Higher Education with Disability in Mind

Reflections

Reflective Essays

Personal narratives from higher ed exploring disability, access, and the everyday work of teaching.

A sophisticated faculty office redesigned with disability in mind, rendered in photographic realism. A broad, height-adjustable desk with a matte walnut finish stands against a wall lined with floating shelves, each holding neatly arranged academic texts. An ultra-wide computer monitor sits on a raised stand, surrounded by a large-print keyboard and a tactile, knob-based audio control device, all in muted, professional tones. The office floor is clear, with smooth, low-contrast transitions between surfaces and a wide turning radius. Late-morning natural light enters through a side window with sheer curtains, supplemented by a dimmable, glare-free task lamp casting soft, directional light. Shot from a slightly elevated corner perspective, the composition feels spacious, calm, and intellectually focused, subtly showcasing ergonomic and sensory accessibility without resorting to clichés.

Reflection Events

Sep9

Online Cohort

Campus-wide

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Sep16

Reading Circle

Virtual Room

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Sep23

Design Lab

Faculty Forum

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Sep10

Writing Studio

Hybrid Session

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Sep17

Discussion Group

Teaching Center Online

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Sep24

UDL Workshop

Library Annex

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Sep11

Morning Meetup

Zoom Lounge

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Sep18

Case Clinic

Equity Studio

Read series

Oct1

Seminar Room

North Campus

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