Document Type
Conference Paper
Publication Date
8-2022
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to examine how higher education systems limit access to engineering education for disabled and neurodivergent engineering students. Throughout this paper we will discuss ableism in higher education systems. Particularly, U.S. institutions and education are designed for non-disabled and neurotypical people rather than with accessibility for all despite legal efforts to improve access to education. We also provide two narratives from the authors that describe their experiences with having a disability and being neurodivergent in engineering education. Finally, we suggest other paradigms and methodologies engineering education researchers can utilize when conducting research on disability and neurodivergence in engineering.
Department
Integrated Engineering
Conference Name
2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Conference Place
Minneapolis, MN
Recommended Citation
Tsugawa, M, Webster, B., Solanki, S., Cuellar, A., & Spence, C. (2022, August). Examination of ableist education systems and structures that limit access to engineering education through narratives. Paper presented at 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN. https://peer.asee.org/41800
Publisher's Copyright and Source
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