Building Accessible Pathways From College to Career Requires More Than a Degree - The EDU Ledger
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The article discusses barriers that disabled students face when transitioning from college to employment, including disconnected disability and career services, and calls for better collaboration between higher education institutions, employers, and policymakers to create accessible internships, hiring processes, and workplaces. It also mentions the Senate's bipartisan RISE Act, which aims to reduce documentation barriers for students with disabilities seeking college accommodations.
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Higher education is one of our most powerful pathways to opportunity and economic mobility. But for far too many learners with disabilities, that path…
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