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This research brief provides an overview of a comprehensive study that was conducted by the RAND Corporation. This study focused on "... the mental health and cognitive needs of returning service members and veterans." Three major conditions were focused on: post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, and traumatic brain injury (TBI)....

This 13-page research brief from the National Center for College Students with Disabilities identifies and provides an overview of national databases containing information about college students with disabilities. The following national databases are explored: postsecondary education databases, longitudinal databases for college graduates, and...

This 14-page research brief from the National Center for College Students with Disabilities highlights the obstacles to degree progress experienced by graduate and professional students with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The document describes how graduate and professional students with disabilities were more likely than their peers...

This web page, from the National Deaf Center, includes state reports on postsecondary outcomes of deaf individuals. PDF reports are included for each state, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Figures and data are provided on educational attainment and earnings for deaf individuals compared to hearing individuals for each state versus...

This 52-page study from Oregon State University, provided by 3Play Media, offers an overview of college students' awareness of and engagement with closed captioning and transcripts, examining reasons for their usage and the benefits associated with them. According to the survey results, 70% of students use closed captioning at least some of the...

This 28-page research brief from the National Center for College Students with Disabilities provides an overview of the employment landscape for individuals with disabilities and career development considerations for college students with disabilities. Information on federal definitions of disabilities, the income of people with disabilities,...

This 16-page research brief from the National Center for College Students with Disabilities explores research on campus climate and sense of belonging for undergraduate students with disabilities. The document highlights the ways in which students with disabilities possess a lower sense of belonging and encounter more discrimination. The research...

This webpage, from the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes, provides a summary of a report on undergraduate enrollment of deaf students in the United States. The report covers different facets of deaf students' college experiences, including enrollment rates, demographic characteristics, academic pursuits, financial aid, and college...