Access Matters Accolades

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This month, we celebrate “National Disability Independence Day” which commemorates the signing of the “Americans with Disabilities Act” (ADA) on July 26th, 1990. The ADA provides protection for people with disabilities in their “fight” to acquire equitable access to our nation’s institutions.

Torch-0726

Kexin Cui

Access Torch
Student

Kexin Cui is a doctoral student in the School of Criminal Justice. Her research interests include cybercrime, cyber victimization and the intersections of disability, vulnerability and experiences of crime and safety.

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Dr. Cooper Maher

Access Champion
Faculty/Staff

Dr. Cooper Maher is an Associate Professor in the School of Criminal Justice. His research includes examining how individuals with disabilities experience the criminal justice system, including victimization risk, consequences and reporting.

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Spotlight-0726

Dr. Emily Jensen

Access Spotlight
Alumni

Dr. Emily Jensen is a doctoral student in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Child Development. Emily's research interests surround supporting children with special healthcare needs and their families in medical settings.

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