Disability in higher education

Small but considered adaptations to teaching can support students with ADHD to succeed at university. Fiona S. Baker lists modifications that can make all the difference

Institutions can take simple steps to ensure autistic staff are properly supported to succeed, as Jennifer Rudd explains

Actions that universities must take to promote equal access and opportunity for disabled students in higher education, based on a research-backed framework developed by Carol Evans and Xiaotong Zhu

Failure to offer a virtual component for conferences makes organisers complicit in a system that excludes particular academics, says William E. Donald

Shorter, more immersive units are helping raise attainment and success for students with complex and diverse needs

Actions institutions can take to improve the digital accessibility of their websites and online materials and comply with relevant legislation, by Baba Sheba

Breaking down norms can seem as disruptive as it is necessary to success – but strategies such as active listening and embodying change can help smooth the path

Inclusive teaching and mentoring practices that support women with disabilities to succeed in higher education, while improving access for all students, shared by Molly M. King

While support is available for people with a disability in universities, this is not translating to senior leadership positions – to the detriment of individuals and the sector as a whole, say Paul Harpur and Brooke Szücs

With the right approach and a strong institutional commitment, students with intellectual disabilities can thrive at university and in the workplace