Disability as Diversity in Higher Education - 9781138186170

Taylor & Francis

Disability as Diversity in Higher EducationPolicies and Practices to Enhance Student Success\nAuthor(s): Eunyoung Kim, Katherine C. Aquino\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138186170, 978-1138186170\nSynopsis\nAddressing disability not as a form of student impairmentas it is typically perceived at the postsecondary levelbut rather as an important dimension of student diversity and identity, this book explores how disability can be more effectively incorporated into college environments. Chapters propose new perspectives, empirical research, and case studies to provide the necessary foundation for understanding the role of disability within campus climate and integrating students with disabilities into academic and social settings. Contextualizing disability through the lens of intersectionality, Disability as Diversity in Higher Education illustrates how higher education institutions can use policies and practices.