Committee for Persons with Disabilities

Charge

Broadly, the charge to the Committee for Persons with Disabilities is to further the inclusion and recognition of people with disabilities on the MU Campus. The Committee addresses this charge in several ways. Principally, the Committee advises the Office of Accessibility and ADA and other campus leaders on the effect of MU programs, services, and policies on students, faculty, staff, and visitors with disabilities. Through the members’ diverse networks and involvements, the Committee advises on emerging campus issues and ensures that the disability community is represented in conversations across campus. Additionally, the Committee supports disability-related events on campus, including those occurring during Disability Culture Month and the annual Lee Henson Access Mizzou Awards. Lastly, the Committee advocates for financial support related to projects designed to improve the campus experience of persons with disabilities (Revised October 1, 2024)

Committee Focus Areas for 2025-2026 will be updated during the Fall 2025 Semester

For the 2024-2025 Academic Year, the committee will focus on:

  1. Fostering relationships with other campus communities where disability is underrepresented/under-supported.
  2. Advocating for financial support related to projects that improve the campus experience of persons with disabilities.
  3. Further developing our role in the Lee Henson Access Mizzou Awards and Disability Culture Month.

Membership

The membership of the Committee for Persons with Disabilities is composed of:

Co-Chairs: 2 co-chairs, 1Faculty; 1 other, selected by committee members.

Faculty: 6 Faculty Members, at large (Standing Committee Survey), 3-year terms
Staff: 4 Staff Members appointed by the Staff Advisory Council (need not be members), 3-year terms
Undergraduate Students 4 students appointed by the Missouri Student Association (MSA),1-year terms
Graduate/Professional Students 1 student appointed by the Graduate Professional Council (GPC, 1-year terms)

Designees (non-voting) appointed by the bodies they represent. 1 each unless specified otherwise by the number in parentheses:
Campus Facilities
Counseling Center
Disability Center (Students)
Human Resources
Office of Accessibility & ADA (Fac/Staff)(2)
Information Technology
Intercollegiate Athletics
Student Affairs

Committee Support: Office of Accessibility & ADA