Accessibility and Disability Studies


Earn a certificate in Accessibility & Disability Studies and become an effective advocate for yourself and others!

Disability is an equal opportunity experience shared by at least 20% of the US population. However, people with disabilities often experience ableist attitudes, policies, and environments. Use the knowledge and skills of the Accessibility & Disability Studies programs to meet standards of inclusion that current laws require and society has come to expect.

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Accessibility and Disability Studies

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Accessibility and Disability Studies

Dr. Naomi Jeffery Petersen, Director
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