Researching Students with Disabilities: The Importance of Critical Perspectives

Authors

Annemarie Vaccaro, University of Rhode IslandFollow
Ezekiel Kimball, University of Massachusetts AmherstFollow
Ryan S. Wells, University of Massachusetts AmherstFollow
Benjamin J. Ostiguy-Finneran, University of Massachusetts AmherstFollow

Publication Date

2015

Journal or Book Title

New Directions for Institutional Research

Abstract

In this chapter, the authors critically review the current state of quantitative research on college students with disabilities and examine the exclusion of this marginalized population from much of our research. They propose ways to conduct research that more fully accounts for this diverse and important college population. The authors argue that critical quantitative research will produce more thorough knowledge and, in turn, policies and practices that will lead to more equitable college outcomes for students with disabilities.

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For published work, please reference:

Vaccaro, A., Kimball, E. W., Wells, R. S., & Ostiguy, B. J. (2014). Researching students with disabilities: The importance of critical perspectives. New Directions For Institutional Research, (163), 25-41.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1002/ir.20084

Pages

25-41

Issue

163

License

UMass Amherst Open Access Policy

Recommended Citation

Vaccaro, Annemarie; Kimball, Ezekiel; Wells, Ryan S.; and Ostiguy-Finneran, Benjamin J., "Researching Students with Disabilities: The Importance of Critical Perspectives" (2015). New Directions for Institutional Research. 5.
https://doi.org/10.1002/ir.20084