Is the Writing Classroom a “Level Playing Field?” Universal Design, Alternative Assistance Programs, and Metaphors

Session K.32

Area: Composition Programs · family: Writing programs and administration

Role	Name as printed	Affiliation as printed	Paper
Chair	Karen Kuralt	University of Arkansas at Little Rock → University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Presenters	Karen Kuralt	University of Arkansas at Little Rock → University of Arkansas at Little Rock	Designing a More Flexible Writing Course: The ‘Universal Design’ Model
Presenters	Betty Freeland	University of Arkansas at Little Rock → University of Arkansas at Little Rock	Applying Universal Design to First-Year Composition
Presenters	Kimber Fendley	University of Arkansas at Little Rock → University of Arkansas at Little Rock	Critiquing the Metaphors of Accommodation: Better Options for Constructing Disability
Presenters	Chris Hamel	University of Arizona, Tucson → University of Arizona	Critiquing the Metaphors of Accommodation: Better Options for Constructing Disability

Source

NCTE's program, near page 227 of the file. Names link to a person page only for people listed at two or more conventions.

Cite as: Conference on College Composition and Communication. “Is the Writing Classroom a “Level Playing Field?” Universal Design, Alternative Assistance Programs, and Metaphors.” 2004 Convention Program, San Antonio, session K.32. Via CCCC Program Reader, November 3, 2026.