Excerpt from the Dayton Business Journal
At Wright State University, Tom Webb is responsible for sustaining and advancing high-quality programs and services that support accessibility for those with disabilities.
As the associate vice president of accessibility, Webb provides leadership for the Office of Disability Services and works broadly to advance Wright State’s reputation of setting national standards of excellence in the area of access and accommodation. Webb is also the university ADA/504 coordinator.
He is a 2024 Diversity Champion by the DBJ.
Webb continuously seeks to help students and faculty eliminate any hurdle that may hinder their ability to work and learn, the university said. To achieve this goal, Webb has done such things as replacing campus pavers with concrete — beginning in the highest traffic areas — to enhance the mobility of students in wheelchairs.
Webb’s work has been nationally recognized and has led to his appointment by Gov. Mike DeWine to the Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council. Webb has a three-year appointment on the council, to help promote the full access and independence of people with disabilities.
The state council is responsible for the development and oversight of Ohio’s State Plan for Independent Living and provides technical assistance to Ohio’s 12 Centers for Independent Living.
