University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Overlooked and Under Accommodated: The Experience of Disabled Faculty and Staff at the University of Illinois

Innocenti, Sarah

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Title
Overlooked and Under Accommodated: The Experience of Disabled Faculty and Staff at the University of Illinois
Author(s)
Innocenti, Sarah
Issue Date
2012
Keyword(s)
  • Disabled Faculty
  • Disabled Staff
  • Disabled Professor
  • Disability
  • Accommodations
  • Self-perception
Abstract
This research paper examines the experience of disabled faculty and staff at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It explores the self-image of disabled professors and addresses the issues surrounding obtaining necessary accommodations. This paper discloses the gap that exist in the university's renowned disability program.
Series/Report Name or Number
  • English 199/CHP; Spring 2012
  • Instructor, Catherine Prendergast
Type of Resource
text
Language
en
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