Study finds university recreation programs need more inclusive language, images

A recent study from Oregon State University found that university recreation programs often lack disability‐inclusive language and images. The study, entitled Inclusivity of Collegiate Campus Recreation Programs in Region VI of NIRSA: A Content Analysis of Websites , examined how clearly university recreation programs communicate accessibility and inclusion for students with disabilities through their websites.

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Disability Compliance for Higher Education
Published
2026-04-17
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https://doi.org/10.1002/dhe.70083
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Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
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Study finds university recreation programs need more inclusive language, images

Eric Lyerly
Disability Compliance for Higher Education
Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
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Study finds university recreation programs need more inclusive language, images

Eric Lyerly
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Abstract

A recent study from Oregon State University found that university recreation programs often lack disability‐inclusive language and images. The study, entitled Inclusivity of Collegiate Campus Recreation Programs in Region VI of NIRSA: A Content Analysis of Websites , examined how clearly university recreation programs communicate accessibility and inclusion for students with disabilities through their websites.

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