A Wish for Authentic Disability Representation on Television to Continue By Beth Haller, Ph.D.
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Pushing societal limits Stephen Hinkle addresses educational inclusion at the DisAbility Summit
Just prior to Chapman University’s commencement ceremony, the Thompson Policy Institute of Disability and Autism hosted the 2nd annual DisAbility Summit at the Musco Center for the Arts. The exciting event featured the Thompson Policy Institute (TPI)’s cutting-edge research on critical issues in the area of disability and autism. Keynote speaker Stephen Hinkle addressed the community
Thompson Policy Institute 2nd Annual DisAbility Summit The Summit: A look at the research and the people who make change in the world of disability
On Tuesday, May 2nd, the Thompson Policy Institute held its 2nd Annual DisAbility Summit. At the Summit, a group of like-minded individuals gathered together for a morning of research, and the celebration of local dedicated professionals who were honored for the excellent work they have done in the field of disability. The Summit provided groundbreaking
Interview with Professor and Assistant Dean of Research, Scot Danforth, Ph.D. Part Two of Two: The Disability Rights Movement and the next step for DSE, by Lisa Boskovich
Scot Danforth, Professor and Assistant Dean of Research in the College of Educational Studies at Chapman University, is a well-known scholar working in the fields of disability studies in education, and inclusive education. He is author or editor of over seventy publications, including ten books. His scholarship examines political and ethical issues involving disabled young
Interview with Professor and Assistant Dean of Research, Scot Danforth, Ph.D. Part One of Two: Disability Studies in Education, and the Impact of Disability Studies on Policy, by Lisa Boskovich
Scot Danforth, Professor and Assistant Dean of Research in the College of Educational Studies at Chapman University, is a well-known scholar working in the fields of disability studies in education, and inclusive education. He is author or editor of over seventy publications, including ten books. His scholarship examines political and ethical issues involving disabled young
Family Resiliency, Supporting Autism and ND Disorders By Jeanne Anne Carrier, as published in April 2017 edition of Parenting OC
Raising a child with a disability brings a unique set of joys and challenges for a family – increased struggles with daily routines, finances, and navigating the maze of doctors and support services. This can be complicated by decreases in the amount of time parents spend engaged in the community, with friends or as a
Disability Studies & Early Childhood Education Part Three of Three: Focus on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Welcome to the last part of our three part series on UDL in Early Childhood Education (ECE). In part one, we shared the importance of inclusion and introduced our topic with essential questions we must ask as we begin to understand UDL in ECE. Part two of the series discussed the history and evolution of UDL.
Disability Studies & Early Childhood Education Part Two of Three: Focus on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
As early educators, understanding the foundational concepts of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is necessary before understanding how UDL applies to the early childhood world. This brief overview of the history and principles of UDL will help continue the discussion as we move into the last part of our series on UDL in ECE next week.
Moving away from a dichotomous educational system
Education has been a dichotomous system consisting of two distinct programs, general education and special education. Each system consisting of its own programs, teachers, funding sources, classrooms, curriculum, and students. These systems have guided our educational practices, including how and where students are educated. Regardless of these distinct systems, today’s classrooms represent a broadly diverse
Disability Studies & Early Childhood Education Part One of Three: Focus on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Analyzing how to meet the needs of all students, regardless of ability, is critical in the field of education. Research shows that inclusion of students with disabilities in general education has lasting effects on their educational outcomes (Causton-Theoharis, J., Theoharis, G., Cosier, M. and Orsati, F., 2013, Danforth, 2014). Florian (2012) defined inclusion as the moment teachers begin to