Karen Doneker Mancini, M.Ed.
Karen Doneker Mancini, M.Ed., is the Director of the Disability Support Services
Office at the University of Delaware. Ms. Mancini is responsible for ensuring
the University’s compliance to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
She has worked in this area since the institution of ADA in 1992 and has been
on multiple taskforces to consider the effective implementation of ADA on college
campuses. Ms. Mancini works with students, employees, and families to assist
with identifying and implementing accommodations. In addition, she provides
support to build self-awareness and self-advocacy for students and staff with
disabilities. Ms. Mancini is currently studying the factors influencing the transition
from high school into higher education. Her interest areas extend to understanding
family support when working with students with physical and psychological
disabilities and the use of technology to enhance access to higher
education. Ms. Mancini is currently completing her Ph.D. in human development
and family studies at the University of Delaware. She received her master’s
of education from the University of Delaware.