The Disability Collective welcomes disabled people and allies who are faculty, instructors, staff, and/or graduate students at the University of Utah. The group offers opportunities for social interaction, mutual support, and accessibility advocacy.
The Disability Collective has a Teams channel and email listserv. If you are interested in joining, or if you have questions, please email Angela Smith (ang.smith@utah.edu) and/or Erin Meyer (erin.meyer@utah.edu).
Disability and Accessibility at the University of Utah
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In Spring 2024, the Disability Collective held a series of discussions about employee accommodations. The questions generated from these conversations were submitted to representatives from OEO and HR, who then met with members of the Collective to provide responses and further information. A written version of these responses is provided in 2024-03 Accommodations Guidance from HR and OEO Reps for Disability Collective. This document is not a formal university document but is intended to provide guidance to members of the Disability Collective.
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Learn about disability policies at the U and accommodations for students, employees, and visitors; report an accessibility barrier; and find ideas and resources for making teaching, events, communications, websites, and or employment practices more accessible.
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Disability Studies is an interdisciplinary field that explores social, political, cultural, and economic factors that shape disability. Learn about the university’s Disability Studies courses and the undergraduate minor in Disability Studies.
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The Universal Design & Access Committee works to enhance university accessibility for students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors according to the principles of Universal Design, in areas such as curricular design, built environment, technology and information, campus events, and workplace formation.