disability

  1. January 15, 2025

    Six teams funded for disability-related research projects

    Six U-M research teams have been awarded funding through the Office of the Provost’s Disability Scholarship Initiative.

  2. January 13, 2025

    University announces initiative to ensure digital accessibility

    U-M has announced the public phase of its Digital Accessibility Strategic Initiative, an effort designed to ensure digital accessibility and compliance with federal requirements across the university.

  3. September 27, 2024

    U-M to host series of events focused on disability inclusivity

    U-M will host a series of workshops, listening sessions and engagement activities for students, faculty and staff throughout October in support of creating a disability-inclusive campus environment.

  4. September 16, 2024

    Provost’s initiative promotes study of faculty, staff disabilities

    The Office of the Provost has announced a new initiative aimed at advancing scholarship related to disability among faculty and staff on the Ann Arbor campus.

  5. October 31, 2023

    Neubacher recipient advocates for voices to be heard, valued

    Pam McGuinty, co-chair of the Council for Disability Concerns, is the recipient of this year’s James T. Neubacher Award in recognition of her commitment to empowerment, advocacy and accessibility.

  6. June 13, 2023

    Nominations sought for disability advocates, accessibility leaders

    Nominations for the James T. Neubacher Award, named for a U-M alumnus who advocated for equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities, are being accepted through July 31.

  7. June 7, 2021

    Nominations sought to celebrate advocates for disability inclusion

    Nominations are being accepted for the 32nd annual James T. Neubacher Award, which celebrates passionate advocates for disability inclusion. Nominations are due by July 31. 

  8. May 13, 2019

    Nominations sought to recognize champions of disability issues

    Nominations are being accepted for the 30th annual James T. Neubacher Award, which recognizes a campus or alumni advocate for equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities.

  9. December 10, 2018

    New disabilities services coordinator ‘Chips’ in to help students

    Armed with more than a decade of experience in disability and accessibility support services, a contagious smile and a fierce desire to help students, Harvey “Chip” Evans has hit the ground running as the new disability services coordinator at UM-Flint.

  10. October 22, 2018

    David Chesney to receive 2018 James T. Neubacher Award

    The Council for Disability Concerns has named David Chesney, a lecturer in computer science and engineering, as the 2018 recipient of the James T. Neubacher Award.