About the Project
Research Focus
Examining how people with disabilities share workplace experiences on social media — and what those narratives reveal about inclusive design.
Collaborative Team
Work alongside Dr. Laura Seroka and Dr. Keesha Greer-Effs and your fellow student researchers in a supportive, equity-centered environment.
Present at BURIS — Fall Term
Share your findings at the Berea Undergraduate Research Symposium in the fall term. This summer's work leads directly to your BURIS presentation.
Weekly Schedule
May 11 – July 3, 2026 · 8 weeks · 40 hrs/week
Resource Library
Key readings and links — all in one place.
Organizational Communication Textbook
Chapters 1–4 (Week 1 reading)
AHEAD: Universal Design at Work
Article on UD in the workplace
Inclusive Workplace Design (PDF)
Narenthiran et al. (2022)
Reasonable Accommodations (PDF)
ADA National Network
Universal Design in the Workplace (PDF)
Howe & Martel
EEOC: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Federal workplace discrimination laws & resources
ADA National Network
Americans with Disabilities Act information & guidance
Title I of the ADA
Employment rights & reasonable accommodations
The Disability Visibility Project
Disability advocate organization & storytelling platform
National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
Advocacy for blind & visually impaired workers
National Disability Rights Network
Disability advocacy & workplace protection
Executive Order 13164 (2000)
Disability and workplace recruitment PDF
Executive Order 13658 (2014)
Advancing Pay Equality for Women in Federal Service
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Full text of the ADA statute
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Free consulting service from US Dept. of Labor — information, guidance, and webcasts on workplace accommodation and disability etiquette
Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)
Office of Disability Employment Policy — resources for employers on inclusive hiring and workplace practices
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) — WCAG Standards
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines — best practices for digital accessibility
Accessibility Commitment
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If you need any accommodations during the project — whether for meetings, materials, or anything else — please reach out to Dr. Seroka or Dr. Greer-Effs. Your comfort and inclusion are our priority.