Collaboration strategies to facilitate successful transition of students with disabilities in a changing higher education environment

Korbel, Donna M.; Lucia, Jennifer H.; Wenzel, Christine; Anderson, Bryanna G.

doi:10.1002/he.430

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“…This finding aligns with the literature which indicates that programs for students with static disabilities exist while programs serving students with highly variable chronic illnesses such as EDS do not (Côte & Levine, 2002;Herts et al, 2014;Jackson, 2013;Stephens & Norris-Baker, 1984). With increased access to chronic illness-related supports and services including mentorship and peer support, postsecondary students with EDS may identify as engaged members of the campus community, a circumstance, which ultimately enhances QoL (Korbel et al, 2011).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 84%

An Exploration of Quality of Life among Ontario Postsecondary Students Living with the Chronic Illness Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

2020

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a connective tissue disorder that results in negative health events. It also holds potential for periodic or permanent disability and psychosocial stress. While a diagnosis of EDS can occur at any age, the psychosocial effects of an EDS diagnosis can be especially challenging when symptoms present during postsecondary education. This qualitative study examined the psychosocial effects of EDS on the quality of life of Ontario postsecondary students (n=11). After a brief online eligibility survey, one-to-one semi-structured interviews were conducted. Thematic analysis of interview data revealed that emotional factors such as anxiety and depression, faculty and peer attitudes including issues of judgment and stigmatization, and feelings of frustration affect the quality of life of postsecondary students living with EDS.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 84%

An Exploration of Quality of Life among Ontario Postsecondary Students Living with the Chronic Illness Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

2020

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“…In several countries evidence shows that the numbers of disabled students in HE have steadily increased over the last twenty years (Korbel, Lucia, Wenzel & Anderson, 2011;Madriaga, Hanson, Heaton, Kay, Newitt & Walker, 2010). Despite these increasing enrolments there is evidence to suggest that disabled students continue to lag behind non-disabled students in terms of retention rates (Izzo, Marry & Novak, 2008;Mamiseishvilli & Koch, 2011).…”

Section: Equity Issues For Disabled Students In Higher Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Not the right kind of ‘digital capital’? An examination of the complex relationship between disabled students, their technologies and higher education institutions

Tai-Seale

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Computers & Education

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“…[…] providing physical and programmatic access to students with disabilities is an institutional responsibility that can be accomplished only by building partnerships and creating a sense of shared ownership (Korbel et al, 2011). Document accessibility implementation can result in increased productivity for students. This can be supported by improved technology and professional development for faculty and staff.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Making time for collaboration is key in decreasing barriers for students with disabilities and promoting retention. Collaborations with students in assemblies and workshops and partnerships in higher education institutions can help ease the transition process, bridge accessibility issues and foster academic needs (Korbel et al, 2011). A list of apps, websites and software, which promote document accessibility and discussed at the Student Assembly and Accessibility Conference, is presented in Table I.…”

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Collaboration between the library and Office of Student Disability Services

Arzola

2016

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If you would like to write for this, or any other Emerald publication, then please use our Emerald for Authors service information about how to choose which publication to write for and submission guidelines are available for all. Please visit www.emeraldinsight.com/authors for more information. About Emerald www.emeraldinsight.comEmerald is a global publisher linking research and practice to the benefit of society. The company manages a portfolio of more than 290 journals and over 2,350 books and book series volumes, as well as providing an extensive range of online products and additional customer resources and services.Emerald is both COUNTER 4 and TRANSFER compliant. The organization is a partner of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and also works with Portico and the LOCKSS initiative for digital archive preservation. AbstractPurpose -The paper aims to discuss the relationship between interdepartmental stakeholders in higher education and the information identified as a result of collaborations. It proposes that collaborations can help clarify issues to then advocate for them. Design/methodology/approach -The paper opted for a naturalistic case study design, gathering direct and participant observation of interdepartmental collaborations including 1 Student Share, 12 one-hour collaborative sessions and 1 Accessibility Conference. Findings -The paper provides observed insight about student needs to have documents that are accessible for assistive technologies to recognize and read how change is brought about during internal brand building. It suggests that successful accessibility implementation in higher education calls for collaboration with stakeholders. Originality/value -This paper shows how a collaboration between the library and Student Disability Services can work to understand document accessibility issues. It also reveals that students with disabilities are adept with current mobile trends and technology, and need to be, for productivity in college. It will be valuable to librarians, faculty, staff and other technology stakeholders that work with students with disabilities.

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Collaboration strategies to facilitate successful transition of students with disabilities in a changing higher education environment

Abstract: Examples from the University of Connecticut demonstrate how outreach and services may require collaboration with campus and off-campus resources, particularly for students with disabilities transitioning from high school.

Cited by 18 publications

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An Exploration of Quality of Life among Ontario Postsecondary Students Living with the Chronic Illness Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

An Exploration of Quality of Life among Ontario Postsecondary Students Living with the Chronic Illness Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Not the right kind of ‘digital capital’? An examination of the complex relationship between disabled students, their technologies and higher education institutions

Collaboration between the library and Office of Student Disability Services

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