This section includes resources specific to what is typically classified in college service systems as “psychiatric” disabilities. Also included is information related to mental health, mental illness, mental disabilities, self-esteem, cognitive disabilities, and many other interrelated topics. Belch, H. A., & Marshak, L. E. (2006). Critical incidents involving students with psychiatric disabilities: The gap between…

The Inclusive University: LEGAL EDUCATION AND STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES This section includes articles concerning the inclusion of students with disabilities in legal education. A majority of these resources are law reviews and are specific to learning disabilities, the ADA, clinical settings, and accommodations. Adams, S. J. (1996, June). Because they’re otherwise qualified: Accommodating learning disabled…

There is a large amount of information available about students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, and ADD/ADHD in higher education, and like many of the resources included in this bibliography, it may pertain to multiple categories. Alden, P., & Hinckley, J. (2005, Fall). Women with attentional issues: Success in college learning. Journal of Developmental Education, 29(1),…

There are several research articles throughout this bibliography; however, this brief listing includes articles that address women and gender in the research process, recognize the lack of women in medical research as well as those that reference or make use of particular research methodologies, philosophies, or theories in studying women with disabilities. Beery, T., Sommers,…

Personal experiences and stories of women with disabilities is an area where a great deal of literature exists and continues to expand. A substantial part of the literature has been written by women with disabilities themselves, most documenting their experiences of being female and having a disability. In addition to women’s own personal accounts this…

This section is specific to students with intellectual disabilities and access to and utilization of postsecondary educational opportunities. Also included are interrelated resources including parent perspectives, information on legislation specific to students with intellectual disabilities, and many others. Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). (2008, September 11). Disability provisions in the Higher Education Opportunity…

This section includes resources concerning faculty and staff as well as other teachers with disabilities. Some focus on how teaching is affected by disability (and on teaching the subject of disability studies), others that discuss “passing” as able-bodied and keeping disabilities hidden, as well as others offering retrospectives on academic careers with disabilities. Anderson, R.…

By Mair Hall & Perri Harris Center on Human Policy May 1997 Distributed by: Center on Human PolicyThis is a manual designed specifically for people with disabilities who want to learn about their employment rights under the ADA. A list of law cases and resources related to the ADA, employment, and people with disabilities is…

Community Integration Report: Supporting Children and Youth with Disabilities in Integrated Recreation and Leisure Activities by Pam Walker and Bonnie ShoultzCenter on Human PolicyWe are increasingly aware that children and youth with disabilities need opportunities to participate in recreational and leisure activities with typical kids of the same age (Schleien & Ray, 1988). Parents and…

by Pam Walker and Bonnie ShoultzCenter on Human PolicyWe are increasingly aware that children and youth with disabilities need opportunities to participate in recreational and leisure activities with typical kids of the same age (Schleien & Ray, 1988). Parents and children have always known how important these activities are. Ask any group of parents, and…