Disability and Disability Studies
Find information on disability at the University of Michigan, and research on disability from a range of academic fields.
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- Disability Studies
- U-M Resources
- Government Resources
- External Resources
- Data and Statistics
- Tools
- Scholarly Resources
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Disability-Focused Student Organizations
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- Adaptive Gymnastics
- DAC HP
- Truth House
- Disability Rights Organization (DRO)
- KINECTABILITY
- Business Leaders for Diverse Abilities at Ross (BLDA at Ross)
- Special Olympics College at the University of Michigan (SO College)
- Society of Disabled and Neurodiverse Students
- Michigan Students for Disability Awareness
- Students for Disability Rights Inclusive Visibility and Equity (DRIVE)
- Pages for Pediatrics at the University of Michigan
- Medical Students for Disability Health and Advocacy (MSDHA)
- Disabilities Research, Education, and Advocacy Movement (DREAM)
- KIND
Michigan Disability Health
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Ann Arbor Center for Independent LivingEnrichment, learning, and advocacy center that help individuals with disabilities to build skills to improve their lives through a variety of programs.
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Avalon HousingProvide affordable housing for those with needs, placing top priority on people who have mental or physical disability
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BookshareAccessible online library for people with print disabilities
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Leader Dogs for the BlindProvide guide dogs to people who are blind and visually impaired to enhance their independence and quality of life
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Michigan Health Promotion for People with Disabilities InitiativeThis site provides resources, data , and information on professionals in Michigan.
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Michigan Protection&Advocacy Services Inc.Agency dedicated to protecting the rights of persons with disabilities
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Paws with a CauseProvide guide dogs to people who are blind and visually impaired to enhance their independence and quality of life
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Service Animals and Emotional Support AnimalsProvides guide on service animals and where they are allowed and under what conditions.
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Washtenaw Library for the Blind and Physically BlindedProvide resources for individuals of all ages who are unable to read or use standard printed materials as a result of temporary or permanent visual or physical limitations. Talking book machines and materials are mailed at no cost via application.
Other Resources: Higher Education, Disability Rights
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"Curriculum Transformation and Disability: Implementing Universal Design in Higher Education"From the Center for Research on Development Education & Urban Literacy, University of Minnesota.
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Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse UniversityAn organization to advance civic, economic, and social participation of persons with disabilities in a global society.
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Tools for Universal DesignUDL Guidelines
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Rights & Responsibilities - The Faculty RoomStudent rights and responsibilities from the University of Washington.
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Teaching Students with Disabilities - University of California, BerkeleyProvides basic tips for teaching students with a variety of disabilities.
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College Accessibility for Visually Impaired StudentsStudents with visual impairments face a unique set of challenges transitioning to college life, from accessing materials to finding a social scene. While Student Services offices can be a great help, this provides a central source of information and resources for visually impaired college students, completely free of charge.
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Disability Rights Education & Defense Funds (DREDF)The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF), founded in 1979, is a leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities.
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AHEAD's listing of professional organizationsAHEAD is the premiere professional association committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education.
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JJ.Pionke's GuidesAlphabetical, detailed list of disabilities and disorders on website of the University of Illinois Library, compiler J. J. Pionke
Last Updated: Dec 2, 2025 10:09 AM