Sep 26, 2019 | Coalition for Disability-Blog
By Spencer Scruggs “Are you even cool enough to have a Finsta?!!!” Social media is so ubiquitous nowadays and often is out of popularity as soon as it is in. Generationally, we know there are significant differences between what social media platforms are used and by...
Sep 9, 2019 | Coalition for Disability-Blog
By: Acacia Kapusta Oftentimes, when we hear or say the words “diversity,” “equity,” “inclusion,” or “social justice,” disability is not even a part of the definition or the efforts in Student Affairs and on our campuses. On most campuses, the Disability Resource...
Aug 15, 2019 | Coalition for Disability-Blog
By Sarah E. Schoper As a person with multiple disabilities, and someone who didn’t acquire her disabilities until four years ago, what I can tell you is that discrimination will most likely happen to you whether or not you work in higher education. It will always be...
Feb 27, 2019 | Coalition for Disability-Blog
By Dr. Ryan Wells, Mujtaba Hedayet, and Dr. Emily Perlow One of the greatest barriers to degree completion is the financial cost of attending college. While common, financial burdens may be especially problematic for students with disabilities, who comprise a...
Dec 20, 2018 | Coalition for Disability-Blog
By: Sarah Schoper I have a visible physical disability called foot drop (or drop foot…not sure why they can’t keep the name consistent) that I gained after experiencing a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). I acquired this disability in January 2015, which means I...
Nov 18, 2018 | Coalition for Disability-Blog
Greetings Coalition members and general ACPA membership: I’m Spencer Scruggs and I currently serve as the Membership Engagement Coordinator for the Coalition for (Dis)Ability. I’ve happily served in the role for a year and a half and feel blessed to have worked with...
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