Georgetown senior Anna Landre, who studies some of the most pressing problems facing disabled communities, has earned a prestigious 2021 Marshall Scholarship. Georgetown University had the greatest number of Marshall recipients from any one institution this year.
Topics: Disabled students
Advocates urge higher ed to recognize disability as an identity group
Conversations about college students with disabilities often focus on individual academic accommodations or biomedical conditions—and miss opportunities to celebrate and support their contributions to campus diversity.
Georgetown student receives Truman Scholarship to continue disability rights advocacy
Anna Landre plans to use the scholarship to study policies that could open up new opportunities for people with disabilities.
How can colleges accommodate students with disabilities in the switch to online education?
In the absence of clear federal guidelines for how to make online education accessible for all, disability rights advocates are calling on educators to be mindful of student needs, follow best practices, and get creative as they navigate the switch to distance learning.
Colleges adding programs to support students with autism
Around 60 U.S. colleges and universities now have programs aimed at boosting attainment among students with autism spectrum disorder.
Schools leverage AI to boost accessibility of course materials
Schools are partnering with AI companies to process accessibility requests, assist professors and translators, and personalize learning.
Georgetown student working to shift the conversation about disabilities
The Washington Post recently profiled Georgetown University sophomore Anna Landre and her call to view disability as a core part of a person’s identity, rather than a deficit to overcome.
College options and financial aid increase job prospects for intellectually disabled students
A significant increase in college programs and funding for students with intellectual disabilities offers social/emotional growth and job opportunities.