# Accessible interview practices for disabled scientists and engineers

## TL;DR

This paper proposes accessible interview practices to support disabled scientists and engineers, aiming to improve equity in science and engineering fields.

## Contribution

The paper introduces a framework based on Universal Design principles to enhance accessibility in interviews for disabled and underrepresented individuals.

## Key findings

- The framework includes actionable suggestions for making interviews more accessible.
- Potential challenges in implementing these practices are discussed along with guiding questions for addressing them.

## Abstract

Increasing representation of people with disabilities in science and engineering will require systemic changes to the culture around support and accommodations. Equitable interview practices can help foster such changes. We, an interdisciplinary group of disabled and nondisabled early-career scientists who care deeply about making science more accessible to all, present a framework of suggestions based on Universal Design principles for improving the accessibility and equitability of interviews for people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups. We discuss potential challenges that may arise when implementing these suggestions and provide questions to guide discussions about addressing them.