COVID-19 Transitions: An Update on Access, Barriers, and Supports Nine Months into the Pandemic

In spring 2020, the Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD) reported on the perspectives of higher education professionals at the onset of the pandemic. In the early days of rapid transition to remote instruction and student services, professionals who work with disabled students reported widespread barriers to access that exceeded the experiences of the general student population. In January 2021, AHEAD once again surveyed the membership of higher education professionals to get an update on persisting barriers to campus access and to learn about emerging modifications and strategies that hold promise for shaping inclusive campus practices in the future. Nine months into the pandemic, questions remain related to campus accessibility and student support. What have higher education professionals observed about student experiences and challenges? What stressors and supports do higher education professionals continue to face in their own work? The findings reflect the experiences and resiliency of the professionals in this challenging time.