Person
The discussion of person-first language versus identity-first language continues. This popular discussion has been occurring via various avenues for quite a while. The education…
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Labels and Identity
Neurodiversity, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism Spectrum, Asperger’s. All these terms are labels. Which one fits the complexities of the self-called I? What happens when…
Mathematizing: Striving for Inclusion Through Quality and Creative Math Instruction
Dr. Rachel Lambert is an Assistant Professor in the College of Educational Studies at Chapman University. Her scholarly work investigates the intersections between disability…
Meet Sarah Stup: Author with autism who has much to say about inclusion
To learn more about education and inclusion, we asked Sarah Stup to tell us about her educational experiences growing up. Sarah is a critically…
Audri Gomez, Ph.D.
Dr. Audri Gomez, the new Associate Director at TPI, sits down with us so we can learn more about her experience, research interests, and family…
Transition to Work
As we consider the long-term future of our youth with disabilities, it is critical to start with successful outcomes and work backward. Transition Planning…
MELISSA SHANG
If you write blogs, or opeds, or opinion pieces, the holy grail is not something Indy and his dad search for, but the New…
Sean McElwee talks about his Transition to Work
Sean McElwee is 23 years old and happens to have Down syndrome. Sean is an entrepreneur and works multiple jobs, all of which he…
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education
As the Director of Disability Services at Chapman University, I see many students requesting accommodations at the beginning of their higher education experience. They…
Interview on Accessibility with the McElwee's
Sean McElwee is 23 years old and happens to have Down syndrome. Sean thrived in inclusion in primary school and survived exclusion in secondary…
A Wish for Authentic Disability Representation on Television to Continue
We are in vibrant “new” world of authentic disability representation on television, with shows like Switched at Birth, Speechless, Little People, Big World,…
Pushing societal limits
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…