This report presents a global overview of disability inclusion policies and practices in higher education, highlighting current approaches across research, teaching and campus environments. It offers actionable, scalable recommendations to help universities strengthen disability inclusion and align with broader policy goals for equity and accessibility.

The report is structured into five key sections, each addressing a distinct aspect of disability inclusion in universities and concluding with targeted recommendations:

1. Disability governance norms
2. Disability inclusion and the research and innovation ecosystem
3. Creating an inclusive community for students with disability
4. Universities support for staff with a disability
5. University services and disability inclusion.

Key recommendations

• Establish policies and design guides aimed at built environment professionals.
• Establish a capital works plan for upgrades with a dedicated budget and timeframe not dependent on major projects.
• Review reasonable adjustment funding.
• Apply an equity framework to ensure minimisation of systemic discrimination.
• Create a dedicated position to oversee and advocate accessibility and inclusion.