Published May 7, 2024 | Version v1
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Open@RIT Position Paper: Accessibility Issues in Federal Grant Funding

  • 1. Open@RIT
  • 2. ROR icon Rochester Institute of Technology
  • 1. Dog Genetics LLC
  • 2. ROR icon Rochester Institute of Technology
  • 3. Open@RIT

Description

Persons with disabilities (PWDs) are considered the largest minority in the nation and in the world [1] [2] [3], but only a few group policies and procedures from agencies, directorates, or funding programs address accessibility support in federally funded research efforts and convenings. There are a wide variety of support types available, and each has different requirements, processes, deadlines, and restrictions. This lack of standardization can make it difficult to acquire the necessary support for PWDs by placing the onus on PWDs to navigate complex and unique application processes for the same support.

In this opinion paper, we propose the development of a standardized support mechanism across all federally funded research to provide access and accommodations for individuals with disabilities as they conduct research and disseminate their work through conferences and convenings. This could be implemented by mandated policy across agencies, by an entity that handles all post-award and conference requests for accessibility and accommodations or another, similar effort.

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Funding

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
Better Software for Science 10076

Dates

Created
2024-05-07