Neurodivergent students sometimes have a tough time when they get to college. Nationally, more than half of neurodivergent students drop out of college. In this study, we interviewed two experts at Miami University, one who works with Student Disability Services and one who teaches classes on disabilities. We found that while most college professors are […]
A19: Engaging People with Disabilities in Environmental Education
Environmental education (EE) is a subset of STEM education that focuses on the natural environment, cycles and processes within it, and often one’s place in nature. EE is often not given priority or even taught in schools which tends to result in EE available only through nature centers, parks, zoos, or other–mostly privately owned–facilities. This […]
B36: “Straight From the Horse’s Mouth”: Building Credibility for the Use of Equine-Assisted Services (EAS) as an Effective Health Intervention
In 2019, over 3 million children in the United States reported experiencing one or more disability. This is particularly significant as individuals with a disability are more likely to have lower health outcomes across almost all health indicators when compared to individuals without. Researchers, clinicians, and parents alike have worked to identify complementary and alternative […]