Research at the Great Lakes ADA Center
Welcome to the research page of the Great Lakes ADA Center. Our research is centered around three key domains: Accessible Cities, Education, and Employment. Through our projects in these areas, we aim to uncover barriers and facilitators to effective implementation, enhance our understanding of stakeholders' requirements for disability rights information, and enhance the quality of ongoing ADA technical assistance initiatives.
Focus Area
Accessible Cities
Our research, led by Dr. Yochai Eisenberg and Dr. Delphine Labbe focuses on improving accessibility in US public rights-of-way (PROW) through ADA transition plans. By conducting systematic reviews and geospatial analysis, we identify barriers and offer resources for nationwide ADA transition planning, crucial for mobility and inclusivity. Explore our findings and success stories to see our dedication to enhancing accessibility.
Education
We're creating a curriculum based on the Great Lakes ADA Center's QIAT-PS project, empowering high school seniors and transition students to advocate for assistive technology (AT). This research provides quality indicators and assessment tools to improve AT service delivery and enhance students' self-advocacy skills in postsecondary education.
Employment
In employment research, we're conducting two projects. One examines workplace flexibility for disabled employees under Title I of the ADA, while the other supports ADA-related information needs in Spanish-speaking communities in the Great Lakes region.
Announcements
New Study - Transforming Inclusion: The Experience of Employees with disabilities with Workplace Flexibility Policies and Practices
Participants needed - Workplace flexibility study
The Great Lakes ADA Center is conducting research about workplace flexibility policies and practices. We are seeking input from adults with any type of disability or chronic health condition who have a flexible work arrangement with their current employer. These interviews will help us better understand and share information about strategies to support disability inclusion at work.
What is involved?
A one-hour interview (conducted via Zoom) where you will be asked questions about your experiences with inclusion and flexibility at work.
Who is Eligible?
You must be at least 18 years of age, currently working, and have a flexible work arrangement with your employer to participate.
Interested in participating?
Please contact ADA_Research@uic.edu or complete a brief screening survey to determine your eligibility.