ShapingProgress is soon to be the web presence of the new disability studies minor at Truman State University! Exciting news folks. Please check back soon for more updates.

"As we look to the future, our vision is to be the nation’s premier public liberal arts and sciences university. In the words of our 2002 University Plan Update, we will continue to develop an academic community that provides its students “... financial access to a superior educational experience that is rooted in the liberal arts tradition and that fosters nationally competitive learning outcomes in its graduates.” In this new plan Truman not only reaffirms its commitment to this ambitious objective but also resolves to extend its reach to provide our students the knowledge and experiences necessary to become 'creative, socially responsible leaders and engaged world citizens' who will be able to deal successfully with global challenges in a future world that we can barely imagine today."

- From Truman State University's 2008-2010 strategic plan, Affirming the Process

ShapingProgress seeks to strengthen the voices of individuals and communities worldwide to end institutional ableism. We are a partnership initiative and driven by the collective assets and needs of people with disabilties.