Thriving in academia with a disability sparks creativity and innovation. My experience in chemistry and pharmacy laboratories highlights the need for universities to establish inclusive environments with clear, effective accommodations. I advocate for inclusivity, urging academia to support all researchers to excel and making science accessible to everyone.
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Rizk, M.M.I. A personal journey of adapting laboratory techniques for disability inclusion in research. Nat Rev Methods Primers 4, 62 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43586-024-00349-9
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