40% of Stanford undergrads receive disability accommodations—but it’s become a college-wide phenomenon as Gen Z try to succeed in the current climate

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by Preston Fore
February 21, 2026
Colleges are seeing unprecedented demand for disability accommodations as Gen Z faces continued struggles with mental health—and a desire to find new ways to succeed with the tools they’ve been given.
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Originally published on Fortune on 2/21/2026