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Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties
Published on: September 27, 2020
The inaccessible road to science for people with disabilities
Lisa M Meeks1, Mytien Nguyen2, Karina Pereira-Lima3
1Department of Learning Health Sciences, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Docs with Disabilities Initiative, Chicago, IL, USA.
Abstract:
This article examines the contributions of disabled scientists and the barriers they face, including systemic ableism and lack of inclusivity. It offers recommendations to foster an inclusive STEM environment, underscoring the importance of supporting disabled scientists to boost innovation and equity.
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