About the Study
The Allies for Ability Network allows people and organizations to identify themselves as being socially supportive to the issues facing people with disabilities or chronic illness. Allies will receive a logo sticker for their office or dorm door or window which will help to create visible safe spaces and opportunities for constructive dialogue. Ability-friendly spaces enable all community members to have access to positive representations of diversely-abled people, which promotes the development of more inclusive attitudes toward all people regardless of ability status. The information volunteered by participants in the Allies for Ability program will provide important, currently unavailable information about the academic and social climate for and needs of people with disabilities at UM and in local communities. This research will be utilized to inform the development of positive practice guidelines for creating inclusive academic spaces for people with disabilities at all academic levels.
My Role
I created this program as a project of Engaging Abilities and have coordinated the research and outreach effort. The Sociology Undergradute Research Opportunity I have set up to facilitate the integration of undergraduates in the research team has been an essential support.
Timeframe
January 2009 - Present
Funding
Currently waiting outcome for the Disability Design Challenge at the University of Michigan.
Disability Design Challenge Final Report
Disability Design Challenge Progress Report
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