disability issues
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July 17, 2023
REMINDER: Neubacher Award nominations due July 31
Nominations will be accepted through July 31 for the 34th annual James T. Neubacher Award to honor an advocate for equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities.
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November 2, 2022
Neubacher Award recipient advocates for those with hidden disabilities
In recognition of Jill Sklar’s commitment to empowerment, advocacy and accessibility, she will be honored with the James T. Neubacher Award during a virtual ceremony at 1 p.m. Nov. 4.
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July 26, 2022
Nominations sought for disability advocates, accessibility leaders
Nominations are being accepted through Aug. 15 for the 33rd annual James T. Neubacher Award, which recognizes a campus or alumni advocate for equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities.
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July 20, 2021
REMINDER: Nominations for 2021 Neubacher Award due July 31
Nominations will be accepted through July 31 for the annual James T. Neubacher Award to honor an advocate for equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities.
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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.
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January 30, 2021
Report outlines grad student experiences with disability accommodations
The report by the Rackham Graduate Student Experiences with Disability Accommodations Committee calls on Rackham and U-M graduate programs to better help graduate students obtain disability accommodations.
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November 3, 2020
UM-Dearborn awarded $1.26M to aid student success initiatives
The U.S. Department of Education awarded $1,265,000 to UM-Dearborn to help students who are low-income, first-generation or have a disability connect with college opportunities and earn a diploma.
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July 28, 2020
REMINDER: Nominations for 2020 Neubacher Award due Aug. 5
Nominations will be accepted through Aug. 5 for the 31st annual James T. Neubacher Award to honor an advocate for equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities.
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June 16, 2020
Nominations sought for 31st annual James T. Neubacher Award
Nominations are being accepted through Aug. 5 for the 31st annual James T. Neubacher Award, which recognizes a campus or alumni advocate for equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities.
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December 10, 2019
Art professor leads creation of interactive, inclusive kids game
The goal of iGYM, an augmented reality game system created by a team of U-M researchers, is to create an inclusive environment for kids with and without disabilities to play and exercise together.