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Discover how, in collaboration with Genio, Disability Services are becoming key players in driving institutional goals and creating a more inclusive learning environment for everyone. ![Image 71: Clock](https://genio.co/hubfs/raw_assets/public/genio-2025/images/clock.svg) 3 min read ![Image 72: Calendar](https://genio.co/hubfs/raw_assets/public/genio-2025/images/calender.svg)Published: 24 Jul 2025 ![Image 73: Author](https://genio.co/hubfs/raw_assets/public/genio-2025/images/author.svg)Jacob Goodwin ![Image 74: From individuals to institutions: How Disability Services offices can be the drivers of strategic goals](https://genio.co/hubfs/BLOG_ai%20outline%20THUMB.png) ![Image 75: Magnifying glass over a stack of paper, with speech bubble and stars](https://genio.co/hubfs/BLOG_ai%20outline%20HERO.png) Disability Services offices have long been the unsung champions of equitable access in higher education. But a shift in student demographics is calling these experts to a new, institution wide role. Here we explore how, in partnership with Genio, Disability Services are leveraging their unique expertise to support the entire student body, driving strategic goals and transforming the learning experience for everyone. ## How Disability Services are supporting students Disability Services offices perform an incredible, often challenging, role within their institutions. They are the bedrock of support for students with disabilities, ensuring equitable access to learning and empowering them to learn independently. This vital work significantly improves the educational experience for these students. However, these departments frequently operate under significant constraints, including being underfunded and understaffed, while managing unmanageable caseloads. Despite their critical function, a staggering 6[5% of students with disabilities do not register with their campus Disability Services](https://nces.ed.gov/whatsnew/press_releases/4_26_2022.asp) office, meaning a large number of students who could benefit from support are not receiving it. This highlights a gap in provision that institutions are increasingly seeking to close. # The rise of the New Majority The once non-traditional student now constitutes an [estimated 93% of the student population.](https://genio.co/resources/research-and-insights/new-majority-learner-report-2025) This New Majority includes a diverse range of learners who have been historically underserved by traditional education models including working students, parents and first-generation learners among others. The graph below shows the change in the population of working students between 2004 and 2022. ![Image 76](https://genio.co/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-23-2025-03-39-13-9829-PM.png?width=631&height=240&name=image-png-Jul-23-2025-03-39-13-9829-PM.png) Above shows the change in the percentage of working students between 2004 and 2022. _![Image 77](https://genio.co/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-23-2025-03-41-14-9704-PM.png?width=628&height=241&name=image-png-Jul-23-2025-03-41-14-9704-PM.png)_ Above shows the change in the percentage of students identifying as neurodivergent between 2004 and 2022. _College was never designed for the success of these learners, and was often designed to purposefully keep them out - Education Design Lab_ These students often face one of [three fundamental learning challenges](https://genio.co/blog/new-majority-learner-core-challenges). Data from The New Majority Learner Report 2025 indicates that 77% of learners face individual barriers, 43% feel underprepared for their studies, and 34% are time-poor. This shift has led to a drop in student retention rates and put increased pressure on institutional budgets. As a result, there is a growing strategic focus on supporting these struggling and underserved students. ## Sharing the expertise of Disability Services institution wide So, who on campus is best equipped to support this New Majority? The answer is clear: Disability Services. These teams are already experts in: * Supporting New Majority learners daily. * Assisting students who face fundamental learning challenges. * Helping underserved students to thrive in higher education. * Providing proactive, tech-first support from the start of the academic year. * Training students in how to use technology to enhance their learning. * Monitoring usage to ensure students are getting the most from their support tools. This deep, specialised expertise is not common elsewhere on campus. As the student population has changed, so too must the approach to student support. Disability Services are perfectly positioned to lead this change and make a significant impact at an institutional level. ## Examples of Disability Services offices leading the charge Across the country, we are seeing a growing number of Disability Services offices stepping into this broader role, driving strategic initiatives and improving student engagement and retention by reaching underserved learners. ### Berkshire Community College By expanding access to Genio's note taking tools institution-wide, Berkshire Community College saw a 900% increase in the number of students accessing this support. This move helped them combat stigma, fill support gaps for the "missing 65%," and provide proactive support without the need for documentation. _It has been my career goal to ensure everything is as universally accessible as possible to ALL students, and this gets me one step closer to achieving that monumental goal - Pamela Farron, Disability Services Coordinator_ ### Volunteer State Community College At Vol State, providing Genio to all students has yielded impressive results with over 1,200 students now active users. Crucially, freshmen who use Genio are 11% more likely to persist from their first to their second semester.Furthermore, 88% of student users feel more confident in their studies. The impact has been so significant that campus leaders have secured ongoing funding through the Student Tech Fee. ### Florida Atlantic University During their pilot program, Florida Atlantic University saw high engagement with Genio Notes, with students recording over 3,600 classes and viewing them more than 6,700 times. Student feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with one student noting, "_I use the app daily in class and really find it helpful._" The university is now planning to expand its usage by working with the marketing department to create webpages, presentations, and flyers to reach an even wider student, staff, and faculty audience. ## Your expertise, your institution's future The evidence is clear... The expertise that resides within Disability Services is the key to supporting the new majority of students and addressing some of the most pressing strategic challenges in higher education today. By expanding access to tools like Genio, these departments are not just providing accommodations; they are amplifying their impact, fostering a more inclusive learning environment, and driving student success across the entire institution. The question now is not whether Disability Services can lead this change, but how. How can you use your unique expertise to drive your institution's goals? ## Validating the impact of Genio A common thread in these phenomenal stories is the positive impact of Genio Notes. 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