Library: Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion: Disabilities

Recently Published Articles

Click the links below for a quick glance at newly published research.

Aging and Disability: Beyond Stereotypes to Inclusion by Caroline M. Cilio, Tracy A. Lustig
Publication Date: 2018
This publication summarizes National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine workshop; to better understand how stereotypes affect older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Disability As Diversity by Lisa Meeks, Leslie Neal-Boylan
Publication Date: 2020
This resource connects the moving parts necessary to ensure equal access for qualified students and provides a blueprint for crafting policy, proactive messaging, improving climate, adhering to accreditation standards, addressing licensing and board exams, responding to student failure, all while remaining compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and applicable Federal regulations.
Strengthening the Workforce to Support Community Living and Participation for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities by Sarah Domnitz, Joe Alper
Publication Date: 2017
This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine workshop; aiming to identify how the health care workforce can be strengthened to support both community living and community participation for adults with disabilities and older adults.

Americans with Disabilities Act
Provides information about the nature and enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which is intended to prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. Special sections include status reports, technical assistance and certification.
Different & Able
Different & Able supports people and their families affected with all different types of resources. Its an online platform where people can learn from other people through storytelling, providing resources and a community for people to interact with one another.
Disabilities.gov
The site connects people with disabilities, their families and caregivers to helpful resources on topics such as how to apply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible housing.
National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) is committed to providing direct, personal, and high-quality information services to anyone interested in disability and rehabilitation issues. As a resource of practical information on the spectrum of disability-related research, the site provides information through on-line publications, searchable databases, and timely reference and referral pieces.