How scientists with disabilities are making research labs and fieldwork more accessible.
@AssociatedPress reports: "Disabled people make up about 3% of the science, technology, engineering and math workforce, according to 2021 data from the National Science Foundation. Scientists with disabilities say that’s in part because labs, classrooms and field sites aren’t designed to accommodate them."
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@AssociatedPress reports: "Disabled people make up about 3% of the science, technology, engineering and math workforce, according to 2021 data from the National Science Foundation. Scientists with disabilities say that’s in part because labs, classrooms and field sites aren’t designed to accommodate them."
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How scientists with disabilities are making labs more accessible
Disabled scientists are trying to make research labs and fieldwork more accessible. They say labs and field sites aren’t designed to serve them. The Americans with Disabilities Act sets minimum regulations for new buildings and lab spaces to follow.ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN (AP News)
