Disability Knowledge Community

Disability Knowledge Community

The Disability Knowledge Community provides an opportunity to share a wide range of issues, best practices and experiences in the interest of serving students and employees with disabilities. We appreciate that attention to intersectionality can enhance a collaborative approach to the work we do in higher education. We look forward to partnering with other Knowledge Communities and all who are interested in the interests of those with disabilities.

About

Mission:

The Disability Knowledge Community is a network of student affairs and other higher ed professionals, including faculty, who advocate and support access, equity and inclusion for those with disabilities throughout all aspects of higher education.

Vision:

The Disability Knowledge Community envisions a universally accessible collegiate experience for all individuals.

Commitment:

Through our collective expertise and interest on disability and accessibility, we seek to:

  • Share resources and provide opportunities that promote inclusion and access for students and employees with disabilities.
  • Advocate for equitable practices and policies that foster participation for individuals with disabilities.
  • Create co-curricular and educational programs, events, and services on topics related to disability identity, accessibility, equity, and inclusion.

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Get Involved

Volunteers are critical to the continued success of the Disability Knowledge Community. We are constantly on the lookout for new and exciting content from members to create resources and engage our members in educaiton and outreach opportunties. 

Regional Leadership Opportunities: We are seeking Regional reps to lead DKC initiatives and share resources about disability inclusion in higher education. Region Reps make the collaboration in NASPA work effectively. To apply, visit Volunteer Central section of the NASPA website: https://www.naspa.org/volunteer. The following Regional Rep positions are currently vacant:

  • Region 3
  • Region 4-West
  • Region 5

Leadership Team

Knowledge Community leaders are NASPA volunteers who have generously devoted their time to their Knowledge Community. Chairs are elected by the Knowledge Community members while Regional representatives are selected from within the Region. Additional roles are selected by the Knowledge Community.

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