{"id":14672,"date":"2026-02-20T13:14:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T18:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/?page_id=14672"},"modified":"2026-04-01T16:10:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T20:10:57","slug":"p3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/started\/webinar\/p3\/","title":{"rendered":"DAI Information Session for 2026-2027 (3)"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero fullwidth   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Our Student Population<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/36682748403_b59058912c_b.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth type-intro\">At the University of Rhode Island, Disability, Access &amp; Inclusion (DAI) supports a <strong>diverse and evolving community of students<\/strong>. Disability is not a single experience; it reflects a wide range of identities, conditions, and lived realities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth type-intro\">Over the past decade, we\u2019ve seen a steady increase in students engaging with our office, particularly in areas such as ADHD and mental health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth type-intro\">This growth reflects<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"fullwidth type-intro\">Increased awareness and diagnosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"fullwidth type-intro\">Reduced stigma around seeking support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"fullwidth type-intro\">Expanded access to educational pathways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth type-intro\">We see this as a <strong>positive shift toward access, self-advocacy, and inclusion,<\/strong> and a sign that more students feel empowered to seek the support they deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center fullwidth\">Student Data &amp; Demographics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth type-intro\">Our student population includes individuals with a wide range of disabilities, including but not limited to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1207\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/word-web.png\" alt=\"collage of words relating to disability\" class=\"wp-image-11747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/word-web.png 1207w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/word-web-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/word-web-1024x1018.png 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/word-web-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/word-web-768x764.png 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/word-web-364x362.png 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/word-web-500x497.png 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/word-web-1000x994.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1207px) 100vw, 1207px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth type-intro\">Our student population includes individuals who hold one or multiple disability identities that may be visible, non-apparent, permanent, temporary, consistent, or fluctuating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/4.jpg\" alt=\"two students at a pumpkin patch\" class=\"wp-image-12314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/4-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/4-364x212.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/4-500x292.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"cl-metric dark  \"><span>2643<\/span><span>students registered with DAI<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center type-intro fullwidth\">Academic Year<br \/>2024-2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-metric  \"><span>1609<\/span><span>Students Using Accommodations<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center fullwidth\">Putting Data into Context<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth type-intro\">While some diagnoses, such as mental health and ADHD, represent a larger portion of our registered students, this does not mean other experiences are less significant.  Every student\u2019s experience is <strong>unique and equally valid<\/strong>.  Our approach is not one-size-fits-all, but designed to be flexible and responsive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth type-intro\">We recognize disability as an important aspect of identity and diversity. Whether you have a recent diagnosis, a long-standing condition, or are still exploring your needs, you belong in this conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth type-intro\">All disabilities and student experiences are <strong>unique and equally valid<\/strong>. Our approach is not <em>one-size-fits-all<\/em>, because no singular approach could meet the needs of such a varied population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth type-intro\">We recognize disability as an essential component of human diversity. Whether it&#8217;s a recent or a long-standing diagnosis, you deserve an equal opportunity to achieve your goals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-promo-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo   micro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/started\/webinar\/P4\/\" class=\"cl-promo-micro-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo-micro-content\"><h1>Students<\/h1><span class=\"cl-promo-micro-text-link\">the leader and decision-maker<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the University of Rhode Island, Disability, Access &amp; Inclusion (DAI) supports a diverse and evolving community of students. Disability is not a single experience; it reflects a wide range of identities, conditions, and lived realities. 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