October 27, 2016, 3:00-4:30 PM, Ritter Library, 101

Joanna Boval, University of California, San Diego

Adam Crawford, The Ohio State University

With the end of combat in the Middle East, campuses across the nation have seen an increased number of veterans return to school. While estimates suggest that as many as a quarter of them have disabilities, many are reluctant to identify as disabled and uncomfortable requesting and using accommodations. How do we connect this population with the disability resource office in order to support an accessible academic experience?

Through research, practice, and partnership, disability service providers at the University of California, San Diego and The Ohio State have changed the culture on their campuses to foster a positive relationship between the veterans’ center and the disability resource office. They will share strategies for making a disability service office more veteran-friendly and increasing the likelihood of a successful transition from military service to university life.