Overview
This national study explores how disabled social work students and social work students with disabilities experience academic and field placement accommodations across Canada. The goal is to better understand the barriers students face, the support they receive, and how accessibility can be improved in social work education.
What’s Involved?
Participants are invited to complete an online survey that takes approximately 15–20 minutes. The survey includes multiple-choice and open-ended questions about your accommodation experiences, challenges, and suggestions for improvement. The survey will remain open until July 25, 2025.
Who Can Participate?
- You are currently enrolled in, or recently graduated (within the last two years) from a BSW, MSW, or PhD in Social Work program at a Canadian university.
- You identify as a disabled student or as a student living with a disability, impairment, or health condition that affects your ability to participate in academic life.
- You are able to provide a university-issued email address to confirm eligibility.
Why This Research Matters
Disabled students and students with disabilities bring vital perspectives to social work education, yet face ongoing barriers in both classroom and field settings. This study will help identify structural issues, inform more inclusive practices, and guide educators and administrators in making meaningful changes to support accessibility.
Download the Recruitment Flyer (screen-reader friendly): Recruitment Flyer (PDF)
Questions?
This study has been reviewed and approved by the Interdisciplinary Committee on Ethics in Human Research (ICEHR) at Memorial University (Certificate #: 20251772-SW). For more information, please contact: Sean Fardy, PhD Candidate, Project Coordinator (sfardy@mun.ca) or Dr. Ami Goulden, Principal Investigator (agoulden@mun.ca).