Sakénya McDonald and Kyle W. Beam
What happens when students with disabilities gain access to cutting-edge assistive technology?
When “SPV” first received a Livescribe Echo Pen from their campus disability resource office, they were eager to discover how this new tool—which… Read more
On Friday, March 21, the Supporting Inclusive Practices in Colleges (SIP-C) mentors hosted a virtual talent showcase on Zoom to celebrate the creativity of our mentees and mentors. Participants shared a wide range of talents, including musical performances, graphic design, animation programming, sculpture, and drawing. Events like this allow our community to connect and engage, no matter where members are located. The talent show offered an opportunity to highlight the diverse skills within our program and build relationships that… Read more
Empowering Students with Disabilities in STEM
The first ever gathering of TAPDINTO-STEM Mountain Hub students, faculty, and staff took place on November 7-9 at the NAU campus. It brought together five campus communities and approximately 30 student scientists with disabilities,… Read more
On October 11, an undergraduate student with a disability in IHD’s Supporting Inclusive Practices in Colleges (SIP-C) program went on an inclusive field trip with NAU faculty. Their destination was Hochderffer Hills, a scenic area in the Coconino National Forest outside of Flagstaff, where they conducted a drone flight to view the aspens at their peak fall color. Below are some observations on this field trip by the faculty and graduate student involved.
Dr. Peter Z. Fulé
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The inaugural Northern Arizona Disability Resource Fair took place at the High Country Conference Center in Flagstaff, AZ on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Developed in response to community requests, the Fair was hosted by the Northern Arizona University’s Institute for Human Development and Care 4 the Caregivers in collaboration with High Country Adaptive Sports and United Way of Northern Arizona. 
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