Introduction

smiling globe sitting in a wheelchair

People with disabilities the world over have more than one cultural identity.

While there is increasing attention at many universities to cultural diversity in general, disability is often overlooked.

Many students with disabilities have multiple cultural identities. The combination of disability and multiple cultural identities can impact success in postsecondary education.


girl with down syndrome working on a computer

Diversity in postsecondary education has expanded over the past two decades creating a need for colleges and universities to reassess traditional instructional strategies to better meet the needs of all students, including students with intellectual disabilities.