Think Inclusive

Watch the episode on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Jeiri Flores is a Puerto Rican disability rights activist based in Rochester, New York. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Sociology and African American Studies from SUNY Brockport in 2014, she pursued a master’s in Human Development at the University of Rochester. As a passionate […]

Welcome to our podcast learning pathway, designed for educators and stakeholders interested in fostering an inclusive mindset; here, you’ll find thought-provoking clips to help create a shared understanding of inclusive practices with your school team. See, Think, Wonder See: When observing school systems that promote inclusive practices, we notice that all learners are educated alongside […]

Watch the episode on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Lisa Aquila is a dedicated advocate for disability rights and Vice Chair of the Board at Disability Equality in Education (DEE). Lisa’s journey into disability advocacy began after a career as a home care attendant was cut short due to her own disability. As an […]

The educational landscape is changing whether you like it or not. Some inclusionists are taking matters into their own hands.  Hello Inclusionists, Recently, I had the privilege to spend time with Chelsea Hutchings, parent of a child with Down syndrome and fierce advocate for inclusive education in Georgia. Chelsea, who lives in Gwinnett County, experienced […]

Watch the episode on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Dr. Shelley Moore is a renowned inclusive education researcher, teacher consultant, and storyteller based in British Columbia, Canada. Shelley holds a Special Education undergraduate degree from the University of Alberta, a Master’s from Simon Fraser University, and a PhD from the University of British Columbia. […]

Watch the episode on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Episode Summary: Join Tim Villegas and an esteemed panel of experts as they dive into the complexities of rebuilding education in light of recent policy changes affecting schools. This episode is brimming with insightful discussion on the importance of inclusive education and the challenges posed […]

Watch the episode on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Amanda Morin: A renowned neurodivergent neurodiversity activist, Amanda Morin is an award-winning author, specialist in early childhood and behavioral studies, a certified teacher, and a nationally acclaimed speaker. She has dedicated her career to creating accessible, inclusive environments for neurodivergent individuals, working with educational professionals […]

Watch the episode on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Dan Watt is a distinguished producer and director, recognized for his work on the 2024 Emmy Award-winning documentary “Everybody Dance.” With a rich background in film, Dan has worked on notable projects with Columbia Pictures, including “House Bunny” and “Just Go with It.” Beyond film […]

Watch the episode now on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Dr. Priya Lalvani is a professor of Disability Studies at Montclair State University, where she also coordinates inclusive education graduate programs. Holding a PhD in developmental psychology from CUNY and a Master of Arts in Special Education from Columbia University, Dr. Lalvani brings over […]

In a recent journal article, Fuchs et al. refer to inclusion advocates as “abolitionists” and those supporting the status quo as “conservationists.” In this edition of the Weeklyish, we clarify that the new abolitionists argue for the abolition of the dual special and general education system, advocating for special education to be viewed as a […]