What is it about?
This article describes promising practices that have helped an Engineering Research Center at the University of Washington recruit and engage individuals with disabilities.
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Why is it important?
People with disabilities bring unique skills and mindsets to engineering challenges. It is important to include them in engineering research.
Perspectives
Creating this paper with my co-authors was a rewarding experience. I hope this paper informs other engineering centers about increasing their meaningful engagement of people with disabilities.
Scott Bellman
University of Washington System
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This page is a summary of: Broadening Participation by Including More Individuals With Disabilities in STEM: Promising Practices from an Engineering Research Center, American Behavioral Scientist, April 2018, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0002764218768864.
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