Interdisciplinary Leadership in Disability Studies Certificate
Why Disability Studies?
According to the World Health organization, an estimated 1.3 billion people worldwide experience significant disability. This represents 16% of the world’s population. That is one in six of us.
Improve Services, Supports and Systems for People with Disabilities
Disability Studies is an emerging interdisciplinary field that explores disability from a social and cultural context and builds competencies in a model that advocates for social and systems change to support individuals with disabilities.
Enhance your understanding of barriers for people with disabilities to provide person-centered solutions.
Help people with disabilities reach their full potential as active members of the community.
Become more competitive in the workforce and increase your career opportunities.
The program has provided a deep understanding of disability law, the lived experiences of individuals with disabilities across the lifespan, and the systems that shape those experiences. This foundation empowers me to be a stronger advocate — not only for my own family, but for the broader community.
Ashley Morency
Current ILDS Student
Interdisciplinary Leadership
Multifunction Application
The ILDS certificate is well suited for nearly any occupation.
Individuals who earn the certificate will acquire an interdisciplinary perspective of disability and be equipped to integrate disability-inclusive leadership into any professional setting or community.
Flexible Course Design
The ILDS Certificate may accompany a master's degree, a PhD Program, or can be earned as a standalone certificate.
The program is 100% online and requires 12 credit hours, including three required courses and one elective that is tailored to your personal interest.
A Program for Everyone
Those who have earned an undergraduate degree are eligible for the ILDS program.
Whether you plan to or are already working in education, healthcare, public policy, nonprofit, human resources, community development, or advocacy, the ILDS Certificate is for you!