Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States.
Department of Biology, University of Iowa, IA City, IA 52242, United States.
Pathog Dis. 2023 Jan 17;81. doi: 10.1093/femspd/ftac045.
Disability remains an underacknowledged and underdiscussed topic in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM). Social stigma and fear of negative outcomes have resulted in a consistent lack of disclosure. Disabilities cause social and professional difficulties for those that have them. While some faculty can be allies, past literature shows that steps must be taken to make disabilities visible in STEMM at both student and faculty levels. Here, we offer suggestions to better support faculty and students in enhancing the outcomes of individuals who have invisible disabilities. Critically, techniques such as abolishing stigma, universal learning, and better mentoring may improve the challenges faced by those who self-identify as an individual with a disability.
残疾仍然是科学、技术、工程、数学和医学(STEMM)领域中一个未被充分认识和讨论的话题。社会耻辱感和对负面结果的恐惧导致了一致的隐瞒。残疾给那些有残疾的人带来了社会和职业上的困难。虽然有些教师可以成为盟友,但过去的文献表明,必须采取措施,在学生和教师层面上使残疾在 STEMM 中变得可见。在这里,我们提供了一些建议,以更好地支持教师和学生,提高那些有隐形残疾的人的成果。至关重要的是,消除耻辱感、普及学习和更好的指导等技术可以改善那些自认为是残疾人士的人所面临的挑战。