Making Science and Medicine More Accessible
January 21, 2025
People with disabilities make up a tiny portion of scientific researchers, and the AP reports some recent efforts to change that in both the lab and the field. In Issues, Rory A. Cooper provides a broader look at how to make science—along with medicine—more welcoming. One step will be creating educational pathways “that can lead all students to success—including extra training for teachers to create curricula, making classroom facilities more accessible, and alternative methods of learning skills.” Expanding accessibility and inclusion, he writes, will “ensure that creativity, new perspectives, and fresh talent are available to address the challenges facing the world.”