MS in Disability Access and Inclusion
Dedicated to removing barriers and shaping strategies to advance the full and equal participation of people with disabilities in society.
We are not currently accepting applications for Fall 2026 enrollment. We encourage you to regularly check our website for updates regarding future application periods.
The MS in Disability Access and Inclusion prepares students to become specialists in the areas of disability accessibility, culture, rights, and technology.
The program approaches disability from an interdisciplinary perspective, enabling students to approach careers from a range of fields and vantages. Students are equipped with the essential knowledge and skillsets to take on advanced professional and leadership roles doing disability access work.
Pride points
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2 Two concentrations: Students complete core coursework and advanced training in either disability accessibility or assistive technology
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1st Be a part of one of the first and only academic departments in the U.S. devoted entirely to the interdisciplinary study of disability
Beyond the classroom
Students complete field work opportunities working with partner sites in the areas of accessibility, technology, higher education, and disability culture
Your career
Careers in disability access and inclusion can be found in many different areas including education, non-profit organizations, cultural settings, government and the private sector.
Our program prepares you to work in a variety of roles that are essential for enabling accessibility in different ways. Students are equipped with an advanced knowledge of best practices, disability arts and culture, legal requirements, and accessibility standards beyond what advanced training in regulatory compliance alone would entail.
You’ll gain comprehensive essential skills related to:
- Building and leading disability access and accessibility initiatives
- Developing programs, materials, and services that embrace key principles of disability culture, access, and inclusivity
- Identifying, interpreting, and applying best practices for disability access and inclusion
- Coordinating accommodations and supports for employees, students, and the public
- Facilitating compliance with disability rights laws
- Creating resources and guidance to enable disability access and inclusion