School of
Graduate Studies

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.

Why Disability Studies?

An estimated 1.3 billion people worldwide experience significant disability. This represents 16% of the world’s population. That is 1 in 6 of us.

The World Health Organization (WHO)

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Enhance your understanding of barriers for people with disabilities to provide person-centered solutions.

Improve services, supports and systems for people with disabilities.

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Help people with disabilities reach their full potential as active members of the community.

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Become more competitive in the workforce and increase your career opportunities.

Interdisciplinary Leadership

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