Empowering Disabled Educators: Breaking Barriers in Special Ed

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https://divein.alitu.com/episode/c1e6c484-2bb4-412b-ae77-d79bb0a9253d

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http://hdl.handle.net/11603/41515

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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4006-9697

Date

2025-09-25

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Waitoller, Federico R., Amy Tondreau, and Laurie Rabinowitz. “Empowering Disabled Educators: Breaking Barriers in Special Ed.” DiveIn: Diving into Special Education’s Most Complex and Pressing Debates, September 25, 2025. https://divein.alitu.com/episode/c1e6c484-2bb4-412b-ae77-d79bb0a9253d.

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Abstract

This podcast episode explores the unique experiences and strengths that special educators with disabilities bring to their classrooms. Host Federico Waitoller and guests discuss how disabilities are valuable cultural repertoires of teachers that enrich work and the learning experiences that provide to their students. Insights from special educators, such as Hannah Benson, shed light on the transformative power of diverse identities in teaching. The episode delves into ongoing research by Dr. Amy Tondreau and Dr. Laurie Rabinowitz, highlighting the crucial role that acknowledging and supporting teachers with disabilities plays in fostering inclusive and effective educational environments.