DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY & HEALTH
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DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY & HEALTH |
The Department of Disability and Health advocates for the student body by pushing for more accessibility on campus, from asking for ways to make campus easier to navigate physically, to raising awareness of disability needs on campus. They communicate with outside groups to invite them on campus to share their experiences, as well as communicate with campus administrators to share the needs or complaints students bring to their attention.
Meet the Team.
Pratiksha Malayil
Director of Disability and Health
sadisabilityservices@albany.edu
Pratiksha Malayil is the Director of Disability and Health for the 2025-2026 academic year. Pratiksha is a senior at the University at Albany, majoring in Public Health and minoring in Biology, at the College of Integrated Health Sciences. She is also a BS/MD candidate at Upstate Medical University (Upstate Accelerated Scholars). Her professional interests center on the intersection of inclusive public spaces, disability advocacy, and innovative communication strategies to enhance community health outcomes both in the United States and globally. Pratiksha is also a Peace Corps Preparation student, the Membership Chair of UAlbany Democracy Matters, and the Founder/Advisory Chair of the UAlbany Disabled Student Union.
