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.

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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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