DRC's Executive Director, Amanda Kraus, is recognized as part of the inaugural group of thirty outstanding Women of Impact.
From: https://research.arizona.edu/women
"Inclusive excellence fuels our mission to develop adaptive problem-solvers and in a time of incredible transformation, both in thought and practice, we have learned the significance of uplifting and empowering one another. ... Faculty and staff nominated more than 400 outstanding women who have contributed to our identity as a world-class research enterprise. ...based on their commitment to our mission and values, an application of skills toward discovery and innovation, the enrichment of our community, and the empowerment of others to ensure lasting change.”
DRC's Digital and Physical Access Team members, Dawn Hunziker, Barbie Lopez, and Eric Bell presented two "Design for All" sessions at Caterpillar's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conference on May 18, 2022. The sessions focused on best practices for event and digital accessibility while incorporating principles of Universal Design.
From: New Mobility Magazine
The University of Arizona was coined as "a university that is building a top-notch disability culture," according to New Mobility. "It is well known nationally that the University of Arizona is an attractive destination for incoming students with disabilities due to its warm weather, accessibility on and around campus, adaptive athletic programming, and the DRC's integration in everyday academics and student life. But one thing that sets the university apart, according to many students, is the sense of community."