Motivational speaker Lex Gillette is the best totally blind long and triple jumper in the history of the U.S. Paralympic movement. He is the current world record holder in the long jump, a four-time Paralympic medalist, a three-time long jump […]
In the three decades since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, courts have decided many landmark ADA cases that have impacted the application of the law's legal protections for individuals with disabilities. This webinar will review U.S. […]
John Samuel is the chief innovation architect at LCI Tech, a North Carolina-based firm that is one of the largest employers of Americans who are blind. Samuel’s passion for inclusion is rooted in the fact that he is a blind […]
In this virtual workshop on the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will explore how disabilities can have very different impacts on individuals based on the intersectional identities they hold. We will also discuss ways in which we can advocate for […]
If you are interested in participating in any of TRIO Student Support Services student programs, join us during one of our online Q&A sessions. TRIO programs help students overcome class, social and cultural barriers to higher education through educational support […]
Service and emotional support animals provide important therapeutic benefit and physical assistance to persons with disabilities. Often though, there is uncertainty about the varying degrees of legal protection afforded to them. Not all assistance animals are equally protected under law. […]
President George H.W. Bush signed the American with Disabilities Act 30 years ago to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else in all areas of life. This includes jobs, schools, transportation and […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations so that employees with disabilities can enjoy the "benefits and privileges of employment" equal to those enjoyed by similarly situated employees without disabilities. The accommodations process at NC State […]
Inclusive Excellence and Strategic Practice, a unit in the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity, invites you to attend part two of its Collegial Conversations. More information about the workshops that will be offered is below. Microaggressions: Savitri Dixon-Saxon, vice […]
Please join a panel of NC State experts for an important and timely discussion on accessibility in virtual environments. As higher education operates even more intently in a virtual capacity, ensuring accessibility becomes even more critical — and gaining insight […]