Advancing Accessibility and Equity in Higher Education through Global Partnerships, Inclusive Research, and Practical Tools
The SPIDER Consortium (Strategic Partnerships for Inclusive Disability Education and Research) is a global professional practice community dedicated to strengthening access, and equity for disabled students in higher education. Through collaborative research, professional development, and the use of data-driven decision-making, SPIDER empowers institutions to evaluate, reflect on, and improve disability services and student outcomes. Our work is grounded in international frameworks and practical methodologies that support real-world impact.
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Professor, Director
University of Connecticut
Collaborative forPostsecondary Education and Disability
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Professor
University of South Florida
Executive Director
USF UMatter program
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Associate Research Professor
University of Connecticut
Health Center
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Professor
Texas Christian University
Alice Neeley Special Education
Research & Service Institute
Andrews Institute for Research in Mathematics & Science Education