Promoting Inclusion of Disabled Nursing Faculty

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Disability Studies
• Higher Education Policy

Background:

• Disabled nursing faculty are underrepresented in academic literature.
• Existing evidence highlights a need for disability-inclusive policies in nursing education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop recommendations for improving the inclusion of disabled nursing faculty.
• To promote disability-inclusive policies and practices within nursing academe.

Main Methods:

• A review of available literature and data was conducted.
• Ten recommendations were formulated using universal design as a framework.
• Universal design principles aim to create environments usable by all individuals.

Main Results:

• The study presents 10 actionable recommendations for fostering inclusion.
• These recommendations are designed to support disabled nursing faculty.
• The proposed changes have the potential to benefit all faculty members.

Conclusions:

• Implementing these recommendations may present challenges and require tailored approaches.
• Changes are essential to combat exclusionary practices affecting disabled nursing faculty.
• Promoting inclusion benefits this vital and underrepresented group in nursing academia.