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Lopez Named Accessibility Services Director at Hudson County Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Danielle Lopez has been appointed the inaugural director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for Accessibility Services at Hudson County Community College (HCCC). Danielle Lopez Lopez will serve as the college’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Section 504 coordinator, according to HCCC President Dr. Christopher Reber.

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NCAA Inclusion Forum Focuses on DEI Initiatives

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“There should be concern because there are people in this room who have built their life’s work, their life’s philosophies on exactly what is being dismantled and what is trying to be erased,” said Felicia Martin, Senior Vice President of Inclusion, Education and Community Engagement at the NCAA.

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DEI Blog: Third Time’s a Charm

College for Creative Study

During my period away from full-time education, I spent a significant amount of time and energy thinking about what I wanted to do. While many discussions about ADHD and neurodivergence center around accommodations to make education equitable for all students, it is very important that we value the unique ways our brains work.

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4 trends in STEM building design that deliver a competitive edge

University Business

This trend goes beyond standard DEI practices and ADA regulations to embracing cultural differences and better accommodating neurodiverse students and researchers. With the right design, the focus of the educational experience shifts from intimidating to comfortable. The upshot Every institution needs to stand out.

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The Office of Accessibility Services

Goucher DEI

The OAS also prepares and educates students for life after graduating from Goucher, leveraging their skills and abilities while contending with their challenges. We strive to educate, inform, and raise awareness surrounding the importance of inclusivity for students, faculty, and staff with unique abilities.

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