Work Accommodations in STEM Occupations

CATEA has a particular interest in access to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), both in school and in the workplace.


STEM Teachers with Disabilities

CATEA, with funding from the National Science Foundation, conducted a study of the work experiences of and workplace accommodations used by K-12 and postsecondary STEM educators. Specifically, this project investigated the strategies and technologies that might help a person with a disability enter science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) education, return to work after acquiring a disability, or to counter the difficulties in performing work tasks due to aging. Not only do people with disabilities provide a large untapped source of STEM educators, but their presence in the classroom may encourage students with disabilities to consider STEM professions.


Scientists and Engineers (and a few Doctors) with Disabilities

Several resources are available that provide personal stories or case studies of STEM professionals with disabilities.

 

 


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