*   University of Michigan pediatric neurologist Vivian Cheung has filed a disability discrimnation lawsuit, alleging a major research organization stopped her funding and asked her to retire<https://www.statnews.com/2023/04/19/hhmi-disability-discrimination-lawsuit-vivian-cheung/> after she became disabled - an  example of ways BIPOC disabled researchers in STEM need more support.
 *   The University of Utah has been working on ableism in STEM<https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2023/04/16/guru-disability-access-stem/> for years, addressing accessibility, inclusive research, and courses.
 *   "'Nothing about us, without us' includes research"<https://publications.ici.umn.edu/impact/35-3/representation-matters> which need to connect disability justice and racial equity, says Anjali Forber-Pratt, director of NIDILRR. The article is in the latest issue of Impact magazine<https://ici.umn.edu/series/14>, which focuses on disability research and underrepresented communities.
 *   The Alliance of Students with Disabilities for Inclusion, Networking, and Transition (TAPDINTO-STEM)<https://www.usu.edu/today/story/?story=new-usu-institute-for-disability-program-supports-stem-students-with-disabilities> is a consortium of 29 colleges and universities, and Utah State University is the latest to join their work expanding STEM opportunities for students with disabilities.

[NCCSD logo] Weekly News Update From the National Center for College Students with Disabilities Last Week's Top News Stories about Disability and Higher Education April 16-22, 2023 We are only sending out a text version of the News Update this week, with embedded links; let us know what you think with a quick three-question eval!<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LVWTWSL> · Research and people with disabilities are in the news: * University of Michigan pediatric neurologist Vivian Cheung has filed a disability discrimnation lawsuit, alleging a major research organization stopped her funding and asked her to retire<https://www.statnews.com/2023/04/19/hhmi-disability-discrimination-lawsuit-vivian-cheung/> after she became disabled - an example of ways BIPOC disabled researchers in STEM need more support. * The University of Utah has been working on ableism in STEM<https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2023/04/16/guru-disability-access-stem/> for years, addressing accessibility, inclusive research, and courses. * "'Nothing about us, without us' includes research"<https://publications.ici.umn.edu/impact/35-3/representation-matters> which need to connect disability justice and racial equity, says Anjali Forber-Pratt, director of NIDILRR. The article is in the latest issue of Impact magazine<https://ici.umn.edu/series/14>, which focuses on disability research and underrepresented communities. * The Alliance of Students with Disabilities for Inclusion, Networking, and Transition (TAPDINTO-STEM)<https://www.usu.edu/today/story/?story=new-usu-institute-for-disability-program-supports-stem-students-with-disabilities> is a consortium of 29 colleges and universities, and Utah State University is the latest to join their work expanding STEM opportunities for students with disabilities. · Ten teams competed at the 22nd USTA Collegiate Wheelchair Tennis National Championships<https://www.wearecollegetennis.com/2023/04/18/2023-usta-collegiate-wheelchair-national-championships/>, involving single and team competitions. The top four teams were from the University of Alabama, Auburn University, Boise State, and San Diego State. · A new study in Ireland found that post-COVID<https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/education/one-in-three-college-students-here-suffering-serious-financial-difficulties-and-have-disability-new-report-42440472.html>, almost one out of three college students report having a disability, up from 25% in 2019. · The series "Sex Lives of College Girls" on HBO<https://news.yahoo.com/diversity-hollywood-remains-stunted-despite-112715383.html> was highlighted in a new report as an example of intersectionality and diversity in films and TV. · The Disabled/Chronically Ill Student Community Organization (DISCO) at Kenyon College has set up a network of alums who have disabilities or professional experience working with disabled people<https://kenyoncollegian.com/news/2023/04/disco-establishes-alumni-network-to-build-community/>. · Did you have problems with high school special education services before you graduated? <https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/don-t-you-forget-about-me-usdoe-policy-2075271/> A new policy letter from the Office of Special says state education agencies have to resolve complaints made up to one year after graduation. · If colleges want to address student mental health<https://www.chronicle.com/article/a-lesson-for-colleges-on-student-mental-health-try-new-things-on-a-small-scale?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_6638096_nl_Academe-Today_date_20230418&cid=at&source=ams&sourceid=>, they should experiment with small interventions first, focusing on student populations needing the most support, according to research presented at the American Council on Education's annual meeting. · The federal government has asked for ideas to "reshape and reimagine higher education," including changes in traditional college tests and assessments<https://theconversation.com/we-need-to-change-the-way-universities-assess-students-starting-with-these-3-things-203048>, which "disadvantages those with disabilities." · Students at Yale have petitioned for an official disability studies program<https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2023/04/16/students-advocate-for-official-disability-studies-program/>, and students at Tufts University are petitioning for a permanent disability center<https://tuftsdaily.com/news/2023/04/20/tcu-senators-are-working-to-make-disability-community-center-a-reality/> on campus. · A student at West Chester University in Australia notes that university housing crises and waiting lists can unintentionally make things worse<https://wcuquad.com/6021558/op-ed/how-the-housing-crisis-unintentionally-targets-students-with-disabilities/> financially and academically for students with disabilities. · "What about disabled workers?"<https://nationworldnews.com/unions-must-stand-in-solidarity-with-disabled-colleagues/> A professor argues that unions should take care of work spaces and employees, but also employees who are people with disabilities. · British Vogue's May issue will have five different covers with five different models who have disabilities<https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2023/04/21/disability-activists-grace-cover-of-british-vogue/30347/>, including education activist and college graduate Sinéad Burke and college student Justina Miles. 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