Empowering Disabled Educators: Breaking Barriers in Special Ed

dc.contributor.authorWaitoller, Federico R.
dc.contributor.authorTondreau, Amy
dc.contributor.authorRabinowitz, Laurie
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-22T16:18:55Z
dc.date.issued2025-09-25
dc.description.abstractThis 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.
dc.description.urihttps://divein.alitu.com/episode/c1e6c484-2bb4-412b-ae77-d79bb0a9253d
dc.format.extent52 minutes 24 seconds
dc.genrepodcasts
dc.identifierdoi:10.13016/m23vnk-mbel
dc.identifier.citationWaitoller, 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.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/41515
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherDiveIn Trailer
dc.relation.isAvailableAtThe University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
dc.relation.ispartofUMBC Education Department
dc.relation.ispartofUMBC Faculty Collection
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dc.titleEmpowering Disabled Educators: Breaking Barriers in Special Ed
dc.typeSound
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