Summer 2026: Lived Experiences of Students with Disabilities

Affiliations: College of Community Innovation and Education
Team Leader:
Juliana Hirn
ju282598@ucf.edu
Exceptional Education PhD
Faculty Mentor:
Michelle Taub, PhD
Team Size:
10
Open Spots: 1
Team Member Qualifications:
APA 7th edition, detailed oriented, responsive to emails (within 72 hours), CITI training completed for human subjects, resume, and reports the standard hours of availability per week to dedicate to the research team when sending initial email. Please note, I have 2 projects on KRSP, it is important you are specific in which one you want to assist with. Please be aware as previously mentioned repeated absences without notification may result in a warning/strike, and continued instances could lead to removal from the group due to the type of work we are doing that requires full timely commitment. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO EMAILS WITHIN 72 HOURS WILL RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE TEAM. FAILURE TO FINISH TASKS BY THE ASSIGNED DATES WITHOUT COMMUNICATING A MINIMUM OF 2 DAYS PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE (if it will not be done) WILL RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM TEAM. At the start of each semester, we will establish a meeting time. Meetings are typically recorded. Some of the data is statistical, transcription (listening back to the data and correcting), and collecting. I am looking for timely, reliable, determined and detailed oriented students. Basic research experience is required.
Description:
The purpose of this narrative qualitative study is to investigate the lived experiences of Students with Disabilities (SWD) who receive accommodations according to federal laws that support SWD attending post-secondary institutions. This study aims to understand the perspectives utilizing accommodations and experiences of being a SWD in college. Thus, the following research question will guide my investigation: What are the lived experiences of students with disabilities regarding the accommodations they receive from the university?