Director, DO-IT, AccessSTEM, AccessDL
Co-Director, AccessIT, AccessComputing
Director, Accessible Technology, UW Technology Services
University of Washington
Box 354842, University of Washington
Seattle WA, 98195-4842
206-543-0622
206-221-4171 (FAX)
sherylb@uw.edu
http://staff.washington.edu/sherylb/
Ph.D., Policy, Governance and Administration of Higher Education,
1992, University of Washington (UW), Seattle, WA (Dissertation: Computing
Services for Disabled Students in Institutions of Higher Education)
Masters' Degree, Mathematics, 1975, University of Washington
Bachelors' Degree, Mathematics, 1970, University of Washington, Summa
Cum Laude - 4.0 GPA
Director, DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology), UW Technology Services (until 2008, Computing & Communications), University of Washington, 1992-present. Since 1992, have directed DO-IT, a project which employs computers, assistive technology, and the Internet to maximize the independence, productivity, and participation of individuals with disabilities in postsecondary education and careers. Secured more than $35,000,000 in grants from federal, state, corporate, foundation, and other sources.
Director, Accessible Technology, UW Technology Services (until 2008, Computing & Communications), University of Washington, 1984-present, to ensure access to technology for faculty, student, and staff with disabilities.
Assistant Director, Information Systems, Computing & Communications, 1991-2003.
Manager, Desktop Computing Services, Computing & Communications, University of Washington, 1988-91.
Manager, Micro Support Group, Academic Computing Services, University of Washington, 1984-88.
Chairman, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Saint Martin's College, Lacey, WA, 1980-84.
Director, Summer Session, 1980-84, Saint Martin's College.
Director, Computer In-service, Saint Martin's College, 1982-84.
Associate Director, Microcomputer Resource Center, Saint Martin's College, 1981-84.
Project Director, Computers and People with Disabilities, Saint Martin's College, 1982-84.
Education Center Administrator, Department of Defense (DOD) PREP School, Osan Air Base, South Korea, 1975-76.
University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1974-75 algebra; 1984-86, 1989-90 computer/Internet applications in K-12 schools; teaching with computers, computer access for people with disabilities, distance learning design; 1993-present, Internet instruction and college and career preparation for high school students as part of project DO-IT; 1993-present, conduct capacity-building institutes and deliver professional development to postsecondary faculty and other stakeholders nationwide.
Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA, 1981. Mathematics enrichment activities, computers in education.
University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA, 1978-79. Algebra, trigonometry, analytic geometry, calculus.
Fort Steilacoom Community College, Tacoma, WA, 1977-79. Algebra, business mathematics, statistics, trigonometry, calculus.
Bethel Junior High School, Tacoma, WA, 1977-78. Seventh and eighth grade mathematics; cheerleader coach; girls' varsity basketball coach.
University of Maryland, Los Angeles City College, South Korea, 1976. Algebra, probability, statistics.
Department of Defense Prep School, Osan Air Base, South Korea, 1975-76. In an open learning center, taught a variety of subjects to adults seeking high school diplomas or preparing for college.
Showalter Junior High School, Seattle, WA, 1971-74. Seventh and eighth grade mathematics; supervised cheerleaders, Pep Club; coordinated parent programs, assemblies, and events.
Burgstahler, S., Anderson, A., & Litzkow, M. (submitted). Accessible technology for online and face-to-face teaching and learning. In T. Cox & K. King (Eds.), Teaching with digital media: Best practices and innovations in higher education. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Burgstahler, S. & Cory, R. (in press). Moving in from the margins: From accommodation to universal design. In S. Gabel & S. Danforth (Eds.), Handbook of disability studies and education (pp. 561-581). New York: Peter Lang.
Burgstahler, S., & Thompson, T. (in press). Fully including students, teachers, and administrators with disabilities in telementoring. In D. A. Scigliano (Ed.), Telementoring in the K-12 classroom: Online communication technologies for learning.
Burgstahler, S., & Chang, C. (2009). Promising interventions for promoting STEM fields to students who have disabilities. Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal, 5(2), 29-47.
Burgstahler, S., & Moore, E. (2009). Making student services welcoming and accessible through accommodations and universal design. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 21(3), 151-174.
Burgstahler, S. (2008). Universal design in higher education. In Universal design in higher education: From principles to practice (pp. 3-20). Boston: Harvard Education Press.
Burgstahler, S. (2008). Universal design of instruction: From principles to practice. In Universal design in higher education: From principles to practice (pp. 23-44). Boston: Harvard Education Press.
Burgstahler, S. (2008). Universal design of physical spaces: From principles to practice. In Universal design in higher education: From principles to practice (pp. 187-197). Boston: Harvard Education Press.
Burgstahler, S. (2008). Universal design of student services: From principles to practice. In Universal design in higher education: From principles to practice (pp. 167-175). Boston: Harvard Education Press.
Burgstahler, S. (2008). Universal design of technological environments: From principles to practice. In Universal design in higher education: From principles to practice (pp. 213-224). Boston: Harvard Education Press.
Burgstahler, S., Slatin, J., Anderson, A., & Lewis, K. (2008). Accessible IT: Lessons learned from three universities. Information Technology and Disabilities, 12(1).
Isakson, C., & Burgstahler, S. (2008). College preparation and participation: Reports from individuals who have speech and mobility disabilities. Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal, 4(3), 18-32.
Burgstahler, S. (2007). Accessibility training for distance learning personnel. Access Technologists Higher Education Network (ATHEN) E-Journal, 2.
Burgstahler, S. (2007). Lessons learned in The Faculty Room. Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 18(3), 103-128.
Burgstahler, S., & Chang, C. (2007). Gender differences in perceived value of components of a program to promote academic and career success for students with disabilities. Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities, 12(1).
Cory, R. C., & Burgstahler, S. (2007). Creating virtual community: Mentoring kids with disabilities on the Internet. Journal of School Public Relations, 28(3), 283-296.
Thompson, T., Burgstahler, S., Moore, E. (2007). Accessibility of higher education websites in the Northwestern U.S.: Current status and response to third party outreach. In Proceedings of the First International Conference on Technology-based Learning With Disability (pp. 127-136). Dayton, Ohio, Wright State University.
Thompson, T., Burgstahler, S., Moore, E., Gunderson, J., & Hoyt, N. (2007). International research on web accessibility for persons with disabilities. In Managing Worldwide Operations and Communications with Information Technology. Hershey, PA: Information Resources Management Association.
Burgstahler, S. (2006). The development of accessibility indicators for distance learning programs. Research in Learning Technology, 14(1), 79-102.
Burgstahler, S., & Doe, T. (2006). Improving postsecondary outcomes for students with disabilities: Designing professional development for faculty. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 18(2), 135-147.
Isaakson, C., & Burgstahler, S. (2006). AAC, employment, and independent living: A success story. Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 3(1), 67-78.
Leake, D., Burgstahler, S., Rickerson, N., Applequist, K., Izzo, M., Arai, M., & Picklesimer, T. (2006). Literature synthesis of key issues in supporting culturally and linguistically diverse students with disabilities to succeed in postsecondary education. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 18(2), 149-165.
Vogel, S., Leyser, Y., Burgstahler, S., Sliger, S., & Zecker, S. (2006). Faculty knowledge and practices regarding students with disabilities. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 18(2), 109-123.
Burgstahler, S. (2005). Accommodating students with disabilities: Professional development needs of faculty. In To improve the academy: Resources for faculty, instructional, and organizational development (pp. 179-195). Bolton, MA: Anker Publishing Company.
Burgstahler, S. (2005). Faculty development and students with disabilities: Accomodations and universal design. In M. Ouellett (Ed.), Teaching inclusively: Resources for course, department, and institutional change in higher education (pp. 393-404). Stillwater, OK: New Forums Press.
Burgstahler, S. (2005). Preparing faculty to make their courses accessible to all students. Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 16(2), 69-86.
Burgstahler, S. (2005). The role of technology in preparing for college and careers. In Going to college: Expanding opportunities with disabilities (pp. 179-98). Baltimore, MD: Paul Brookes Publishing Company.
Burgstahler, S. (2005). Web accessibility: Guidelines for busy administrators. In P. Coate (Ed.), Handbook of business strategy (pp. 313-318). Cambridge, MA: Emerald Publishing Limited.
Burgstahler, S. (2005). Web-based distance learning and the second digital divide. In M. Khosrow-Pour (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Information Science and Information Technology (pp. 3079-84). Hershey, PA: Idea Group Inc.
Burgstahler, S., & Bellman, S. (2005). Perceived benefits of work-based learning: Differences between high school and postsecondary students with disabilities. The Asia-Pacific Journal of Inclusive Education, 2(1), 1-20.
Burgstahler, S., Corrigan, B., & McCarter, J. (2005). Steps toward making distance learning accessible to students and instructors with disabilities. Information Technology and Disabilities, 11(1).
Burgstahler, S., & Doyle, A. (2005). Gender differences in computer-mediated communication among adolescents with disabilities: A case study. Disability Studies Quarterly, 25(2).
Burgstahler, S., Corrigan, B., & McCarter, J. (2004). Making distance learning courses accessible to students and instructors with disabilities: A case study. The Internet and Higher Education, 7(2004), 233-246.
Burgstahler, S., & Doe, T. (2004). Disability-related simulations: If, when, and how to use them. Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal, 1(2), 4-17.
Burgstahler, S., Jirikowic, T., Kolko, B., & Eliot, M. (2004). Software accessibility, usability testing and individuals with disabilities. Information Technology and Disabilities, 10(2).
Kim-Rupnow, W. S., & Burgstahler, S. (2004). Perceptions of students with disabilities regarding the value of technology-based support activities on postsecondary education and employment. Journal of Special Education Technology, 19(2), 43-56.
Burgstahler, S. (2003). The role of technology in preparing youth with disabilities for postsecondary education and employment. Journal of Special Education Technology, 18(4). Earlier version peer reviewed through the National Center for the Study of Postsecondary Educational Supports.
Burgstahler, S. (2003). Web-based distance learning and the second digital divide. In M. Hricko (Ed.), Design and implementation of Web-enabled teaching tools. Hershey, PA: IRM Press.
Jirikowic,T., Rickerson, N., & Burgstahler, S. (2003). Life after high school: Preparing students with disabilities for successful transitions. OT Practice, 8(19), 20-24.
Thompson, T., Burgstahler, S., & Comden, D. (2003). Research on web accessibility in higher education. Information Technology and Disabilities, 9(2).
Burgstahler, S. (2002). Accommodating students with disabilities: Professional development needs of faculty. To Improve the Academy: Resources for Faculty, Instructional, and Organizational Development, 21, 181-183. (ERIC Document-Reproduction Service No. ED471252)
Burgstahler, S. (2002). Distance learning: The library's role in ensuring access to everyone. Library Hi Tech, 20(4), 420-432. (ERIC Document-Reproduction Service No. EJ666562)
Burgstahler, S., & Jirikowic, T. (2002). Supporting students with disabilities: What every teaching assistant should know. Journal of Graduate Teaching Assistant Development, 9(1), 23-30.
Burgstahler, S. (2001). A collaborative model promotes career success for students with disabilities: How DO-IT does it. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 16(3-4), 209-216.
Burgstahler, S., Crawford, L., & Acosta, J. (2001). Transition from two-year to four-year institutions for students with disabilities. Disability Studies Quarterly, 21(1), 25-38.
Burgstahler, S., & Cronheim, D. (2001). Supporting peer-peer and mentor-protege relationships on the internet. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 34(1), 59-74.
Burgstahler, S. (2000). Access to Internet-based instruction for people with disabilities. In L. A. Petrides (Ed.), Case studies on information technology in higher education (pp. 76-88). Hershey, PA: IRM Press.
Burgstahler, S. (2000). Web-based instruction and people with disabilities. In Web-based pedagogy: A critical primer. Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Group.
Burgstahler, S. (1997). Peer support: What role can the Internet play? Information Technology and Disabilities, 4(4).
Burgstahler, S., & Comden, D. (1997). World wide access: Focus on libraries. Information Technology and Disabilities, 4(1-2).
Burgstahler, S., & Olswang, S. (1996). Computing and networking services for students with disabilities: How do community colleges measure up? Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 20(4), 363-376.
Burgstahler, S. (1995). Distance learning and the information highway. The Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, 19(4), 271-276.
Burgstahler, S. (1995). Faculty facilitate research for students with disabilities. Council on Undergraduate Research Quarterly, 8-11.
Burgstahler, S., & Orvis, M. (1995). Transition to college: Preliminary findings of four case studies. In Accessing the issues: Current research in disability studies (pp. 297-301). Lewiston, ME: Society for Disability Studies.
Burgstahler, S. (1994). Increasing the representation of people with disabilities in science, engineering, and mathematics. Information Technology and Disabilities, 1(4).
In addition, Sheryl Burgstahler has published more than eighty articles in peer-reviewed and other publications and directed the development of more than thirty video presentations.
Burgstahler, S., & Cory, R. (Eds.). (2008). Universal design in higher education: From principles to practice. Boston: Harvard Education Press.
Burgstahler, S. (2005). (Guest Editor). Promising practices special issue. Information Technology and Disability, 11(1).
Burgstahler, S., & Lamb, P. (2003). (Guest Editors). Journal of Special Education Technology, 18(4).
Burgstahler, S. (submitted for publication). Creating opportunities and barriers in distance learning (chapter in edited, peer-reviewed book).
Burgstahler, S., Jirikowic, T., & Lopez, S. (2007). Creating a transition program for teens: How DO-IT does it and how you can do it too. Seattle: University of Washington.
Burgstahler, S., (2006). Creating an e-mentoring community: How DO-IT does it and how you can do it too. Seattle: University of Washington.
Burgstahler, S., & Utterback, L. (1999). New kids on the net: Internet activities for elementary language arts. MA: Allyn and Bacon, Simon and Schuster.
Burgstahler, S. & Burgstahler, T. (illustrator). (1998). New kids on the net: Internet activities for young learners. MA: Allyn and Bacon, Simon and Schuster.
Burgstahler, S., & Murakami, C. (1998). New kids on the net: Internet activities for secondary mathematics. MA: Allyn and Bacon, Simon and Schuster.
Burgstahler, S., & Sahl, K. (1998). New kids on the net: Internet activities for secondary science. MA: Allyn and Bacon, Simon and Schuster.
Burgstahler, S. (1997). New kids on the net: A tutorial for teachers, parents and students. MA: Allyn and Bacon, Simon and Schuster.
Burgstahler, S. (1997). New kids on the net: Network sampler. MA: Allyn and Bacon, Simon and Schuster.
Burgstahler, S. (1997). Students with disabilities and the online classroom. In Z. L. Berge and M. P. Collins (Eds.), Wired together: The online classroom in k-12, Volume I: Perspectives and Instructional Design. Cresskill, NJ: M. Hampton Press, Inc.
Burgstahler, S. (1996). Equal access to computer networks for students and scholars with disabilities. In T. M. Harrison and T. D. Stephen (Eds.), Computer Networking and Scholarly Communication in the Twenty-First-Century University (pp. 233-241). Albany: State University of New York Press.
Burgstahler, S. (1994). Computer technologies for students with disabilities in post-secondary institutions: Results of an exploratory study. In E. Makas and L. Schlesinger (Eds.), Insights and Outlooks: Current Trends in Disability Studies (pp. 239-245). Lewiston, ME: Society for Disability Studies.
Burgstahler, S. (1992). Computers and teaching chemistry. In F. Kucera, Teaching Chemistry to Students with Disabilities (pp. 14-17). Washington, DC: American Chemical Society.
Persons with disabilities in the professoriate. Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate National Conference, Chicago, IL, 3/20/09
Inclusion of individuals with disabilities: Accommodations and universal design. Workshop of Excellence Empowered by a Diverse Academic Workforce: Chemists, Chemical Engineers, and Materials Scientists with Disabilities, Washington D.C., 2/8/09.
Enhancing STEM education for students with disabilities and broadening participation in the National Science Foundation's Research in Disabilities Education program, Washington D.C., 10/17/08.
What's next in higher education and beyond? AccessEd Conference, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 9/27/08.
Universal design in higher education and beyond. AccessEd conference, Milwaukee, WI, 9/26/08.
Academics, careers, independent living, leadership: What you can do to prepare for success. Teaching All Students, Reaching All Learners, University of Hawaii-Manoa, Honolulu, HI, 3/14/07.
Making science labs accessible to students with disabilities. Eastern Alliance in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Conference, University of Southern Maine, Wakefield, MA, 11/3/06.
Access to assistive technology and accessible technology in the United States. First nationwide assistive technology conference for educational leaders in India, 11/06.
College, careers, independent living, and leadership: What you can do now to prepare for success. Hiroshima University, Japan, 8/26/06; University of Tokyo, Japan, 8/27/06.
Accommodations, universal design e-mentoring, self-determination, research to practice series of presentations to education leaders from South Korea, Seattle, 7/06.
Professional development for postsecondary faculty: From principles to practice. National Capacity-Building Institute, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, 3/06.
Increasing the representation of people with disabilities in STEM careers. From research to practice, East Regional Alliance, Portland, ME, 10/4/05.
Making career services accessible to all students. Kansas and Missouri conference for directors of career services, Kansas City, MO, 10/2/05.
AT, IT, UD, ... How can you find your way through the jargon jungle and leave no child behind?, Technology Innovation in Education (TIE) Conference, Souix Falls, SD, 4/18/04.
The balancing act: Univeral design and accommodations; E-Learning: Universal Design, Universal Access, Universal Design for Learning Conference, LA Board of Regents, Baton Rouge, LA (plus telecast throughout the state), 4/17/04.
Assistive technology, universal design, and the digital divide. SE DBTAC (Disability Business and Technical Assistance Center) Educational Leadership Initiative partner meeting, Atlanta, GA, 10/21/03.
Accommodations vs universal design. Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL, 8/03.
The role of technology in improving career outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Technology Capacity Building Institute, National Center for the Study of Postsecondary Educational Supports and the National Center for Secondary Education and Transition, Seattle, WA, 4/03.
The role of technology in improving career outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Capacity Building Institute, National Center for the Study of Postsecondary Educational Supports and the National Center for Secondary Education and Transition, Waikiki, HI, 2/03.
Accessible design of distance learning courses. National teleconference, Dallas, TX, 10/02.
Designing distance learning courses that are accessible to everyone. California Association for Higher Education and Disability, San Francisco, CA, 10/02.
The role of technology in improving postsecondary academic and career outcomes for students with disabilities. Policy summit hosted by the National Center for the Study of Postsecondary Educational Supports and the National Center for Secondary Education and Transition, Washington, DC, 7/02.
Assistive technology and universal design. National teleconference, University of Vermont, 3/02.
Assistive technology and universal design. National teleconference hosted by the University of Vermont, 3/02.
Access to technology: Where have we been? Where are we now? Where are we going? Keynote address at Universal Access statewide conference hosted by Temple University, Harrisburg, PA.
Accommodating students with disabilities and providing access to assistive technology on postsecondary campuses in the United States. Kyoto, Japan, 11/01.
Keynote address on technology. Illuminating Learning and Technology, Columbus, OH, 10/01.
Bridging the digital divide, SIGUCCS (Special interest group for computer services providers in postsecondary institutions), Portland, OR, 10/01.
Providing professional development to faculty regarding the inclusion of students with disabilities. Connecticut Association for Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), Hartford, CT, 10/01.
The role of parents in the transition of students with disabilities to postsecondary education. National teleconference sponsored by National Transition Alliance, 8/01.
Keynote address, international Positive Feedback conference on access to technology for people with disabilities, University of Sussex, United Kingdom, 4/98.
How to motivate and train staff. Apple Resellers Conference, Orlando, FL, 8/89.
Managing microcomputer support services. Apple University Consortium, San Jose, CA, 7/87.
Developing a microcomputer resource center: The Saint Martin's story. Computers in Higher Education, Dallas, TX, 10/83.
In addition, Sheryl Burgstahler has delivered more than 80 concurrent presentations at national and international conferences.
Greenberg Award for Innovation, presented in 2007 by Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (COSD) for innovative efforts in securing employment opportunities for students with disabilities.
2006 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition Best Paper Award (presented to DeGrift, T., Poginy, A., Ladner, R., & Burgstahler, S., for The game of life workshop - Reaching out to high school students with disabilities.
Catalyst Award, Trace Research and Development Center, 2006.
Outstanding Program Award, Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), 2001.
Golden Apple Award in Education, DO-IT, 1999.
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring, DO-IT, 1997.
National Information Infrastructure Award in Education, DO-IT, 1995.
Washington Association of Postsecondary Education and Disability (WAPED) Service Award, DO-IT, 1995.
King County Voc/Special Education Coop Community Partnership Award, DO-IT, 1995.
Reviewed four promotion applications for promotions from assistant professor to associate professor.
Side-by-side volunteer, providing support for families with critically ill children at Seattle Children's
Served on review panels for grant proposals at U.S. Department of Education and the National Science Foundation.
Serves on many UW committees and task forces including the Advisory Committee on Disability Issues.
Reviewed many journal articles and presentation proposals for conferences.