Disabled researchers suffer from underrepresentation in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Many of them highlight the “discriminatory” practices in the workplace that exclude them from classrooms, laboratories, fieldwork, and conferences, despite the valuable perspectives and skills they bring to research.
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Science must rise to support people like me
Institutions can do more to support researchers with disabilities, according to Aaron Schall.
How breaking my arm made computer programming discrimination personal
The incident with my mom’s arm gave her deep insight into how her specialty primarily serves non-disabled individuals, inspiring her to invent more accessible programming languages.
National Institutes of Health faces calls to change its “discriminatory” mission statement
The National Institutes of Health in the United States need to include more disabled individuals in its workforce and research, according to the report.
Exposing university’s discriminatory culture
Four leaders of disability groups share their thoughts on how to make laboratories and fieldwork more accessible and inclusive.
The discriminatory mindset in academia must change
Four early-career researchers with disabilities describe their professional experiences so far and how colleagues can be allies.
How Zoom helped the stereotype of autistic voices be heard
Anya Lawrence says that video conferencing during the pandemic brought her closer to her peers and others in the world of science.
Tactile modeling of chemical materials
Computers are capable of simulating molecular movement scales required for lung function and enhancing access for visually impaired chemists.
Computational chemistry balances the molecular motion required for lung function and enhances accessibility for visually impaired chemists.
Diversity in Science: Confronting Discriminatory Culture in Research
Many researchers choose not to disclose details about their disabilities and chronic health conditions for fear of discrimination.
My International Career Journey as a Disabled Scientist
How Christopher Reinsching’s diagnosis of a physical disability led to the formation of a research group in microbiology.
How Science Should Support Researchers with Visual Impairments
Nahda Sahtout states that being visually impaired does not fundamentally affect her skills and emphasizes that science needs to start a dialogue to attract and empower more researchers like her.
Let COVID-19 Expand Awareness of Disability Technology
The disruptions of the pandemic reveal how much academia can learn from the disability community.
Why Scientists with Disabled Children Need a Different Career Path
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Ways to Make Meetings Accessible
Four scientists with disabilities or chronic health conditions share their challenges in conferences and offer tips for improving accessibility.
How to Organize an Open-Access Conference
Considering the needs of all participants is key to the success of the event.
How I Advocate for Researchers with Disabilities and Illnesses
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Science Must Rise to Support People Like Me
Institutions can do more to support researchers with disabilities, according to Aaron Schall.
Source: https://www.nature.com/collections/igaiijehhg
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