People with disabilities comprise the largest minority group in the United States, with approximately 56.7 million Americans, or 20 percent of the population, having at least one disability (Brault, 2012; Smart, 2008). Yet, people with disabilities are vastly underrepresented in higher education, as they are far less likely than their able-bodied peers to successfully transition from high school to college, be retained, earn a degree, and gain employment (Horn & Berktold, 1999; National Council on Disability, 2000; Wagner & Backorby, 1996; Yelin & Katz, 1994).
However, aside from these statistics, people with disabilities are increasingly enrolling in postsecondary schools. In 1978, only 3 percent of college students reported having a disability. By 1996, the number of students with disabilities had doubled to 6 percent and by 2006 it had risen to 9 percent (Haller, 2006; National Center for Education Statistics, 1999). Unfortunately, despite this, college students with disabilities continue to be a “forgotten minority” in higher education (Junco & Salter, 2004, p. 263).
We offer consulting services and trainings on various matters related to disability for individuals, groups, departments, and divisions within higher education institutions as well as businesses and other organizations.
However, aside from these statistics, people with disabilities are increasingly enrolling in postsecondary schools. In 1978, only 3 percent of college students reported having a disability. By 1996, the number of students with disabilities had doubled to 6 percent and by 2006 it had risen to 9 percent (Haller, 2006; National Center for Education Statistics, 1999). Unfortunately, despite this, college students with disabilities continue to be a “forgotten minority” in higher education (Junco & Salter, 2004, p. 263).
We offer consulting services and trainings on various matters related to disability for individuals, groups, departments, and divisions within higher education institutions as well as businesses and other organizations.
