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Kim Knackstedt

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Kim Knackstedt is the Executive Director of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and is the co-author of The Center for Higher Education Policy and Practice's latest report on accessible career connectivity. Her accessibility and policy perspectives are also informed by her experience living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and chronic illnesses. 

Opinion
Building Accessible Pathways From College to Career Requires More Than a Degree
Students with disabilities face barriers that extend beyond college classrooms into internships and workplaces. A new report from Southern New Hampshire University’s CHEPP calls for stronger collaboration among colleges, employers and policymakers to make career pathways more accessible and equitable.
November 12, 2026
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