Join the APSA Committee on the Status of Graduate Students in the Profession and the APSA Committee on the Status of Disability in the Profession for a professional development workshop on navigating accommodation in graduate school.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 1:00 PM Eastern | Register Here
Disabled scholars and scholars with disability face unique challenges when navigating graduate school. Guided by a commitment to disability justice and equity, this virtual workshop provides information on common accommodations used in graduate school settings, how disabled graduate students or students with disability can ensure they receive the accommodations they are legally afforded, and reflections on communicating accommodations within the graduate program setting. This panel features insights from graduate students, a director of graduate studies, academic resource counselors, and political science faculty. Featured panelists:
- Lisa Schur, Rutgers University-New Brunswick
- Natalie E. Rojas, The University of New Mexico
- Dani Stanfield, Disability Resources Advocate
- Michael Fix, Georgia State University
- Amit Ahuja, University of California, Santa Barbara
- (co-Moderator) Devon Cantwell-Chavez
- (co-Moderator) Nancy Hirschmann
Please direct all questions to Grad@apsanet.org
The APSA Status Committee on Disability in the Profession
The committee monitors the status of political scientists with disability at all levels; advances research on disability as well as on issues of particular relevance to disability; develops and promotes curriculum materials on disability; works to ensure fair and equal treatment of disabled people throughout the profession. Learn more about the committee’s work here: https://connect.apsanet.org/apsadisabilitystatuscommittee/
The APSA Status Committee on Graduate Students in the Profession
The Committee on the Status of Graduate Students in the Profession brings attention to issues and concerns affecting PhD students in the discipline. It provides input to the APSA council and staff on policies and programs to effectively engage and support them. To learn more about the committee, its work, and resources for graduate students, please see: https://connect.apsanet.org/graduate/
The APSA Committee on the Status of Graduate Students in the Profession’s virtual workshop series features accessible, high-quality professional development opportunities for political science graduate students. View all 2025 virtual workshop opportunities and watch previous events here.