From college to careers: fostering inclusion of persons with disabilities in STEM

This publication is the product of a collaborative project initiated to examine current issues and explore future directions for improving the academic success and career entry rate of postsecondary students with disabilities (SWDs) in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. This publication contains chapters prepared by four groups of invited authors who shared their pertinent research findings, expert knowledge, and views on key topics pertinent to this topic.

Edited published abstract.

The chapters include: Technologies to facilitate the active participation and independence of persons with disabilities in STEM from college to careers; Interventions with college students to increase the representation of persons with disabilities in STEM careers; College students with disabilities in STEM: expanding opportunities by enhancing communication of evidence-based information with stakeholders; On the sustainability of programs for students with disabilities: observations and practical ideas. Show less