Assault on accessibility initiatives hits early career scientists hard
Trump administration cuts to programs supporting people with disabilities are part of broader assault on DEI
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“A lot of diversity fellowships end up going to people who are marginalized but still fit the mold of being ‘high-performing,’” Chaterjee said. “Disabled researchers who need real accommodations are often left out, because the system still measures worth by productivity instead of equity.” #Ableism #HigherEd #Science