UW–Madison’s Kimber Wilkerson, a professor and chair in the School of Education’s Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, participated in a video interview for SciLine that was picked up by The Conversation. In the interview, Wilkerson discusses the growing challenges faced by special education programs, including a significant teacher shortage. She explains that more …
By Sophia Ross, UW–Madison Office of Strategic Communication It was a simple, everyday interaction, but it was significant to Rebekah Taussig. The author couldn’t reach the paper towels she needed from her wheelchair, and a woman nearby spoke up: “They didn’t put these paper towels where you can reach them. Want me to grab one …
Carlyn Mueller, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, is featured in the Fall 2024 issue of On Wisconsin magazine. In an engaging Q&A, Mueller discusses her commitment to redefining special education by focusing on students’ strengths and centering disabled students as “experts of their own experiences.” …
By Laurel White Two doctoral students in the School of Education’s Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education have received nationally-competitive grants to support their dissertation research on advocacy training for youth with autism and the reentry experiences of African Americans with disabilities after incarceration. Sara Park and Marcus Weathers were selected by the National …
The School of Education’s Certificate in Disability Rights and Services is among UW–Madison’s “hottest certificates,” according to a recent campus news story. Housed in the Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, the certificate ranks second among UW–Madison’s fastest-growing certificate programs, adding 334 students from fall 2019, when it was established, through fall 2023. The …
By Laurel White A team of UW–Madison researchers dedicated to improving job training and career-related support for individuals with disabilities have received several new federal grants to expand their work. From connecting young people with disabilities to their first job to studying the best ways to help disabled professionals retain jobs that become lifelong careers, …
By Laurel White A new research project led by two School of Education faculty members seeks to increase understanding of the experiences of disabled graduate students and faculty in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. The project, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), will focus on graduate students and faculty studying and teaching …
By Laurel White When Michael Mohr was 15 years old, he had a diving accident during varsity swim team practice. The pool’s starting blocks had been in the shallow end of the pool, 3 ½ feet deep, and he struck his head on the bottom of the pool practicing a racing start. A spinal cord …
To celebrate our alumni excellence across the arts, health, and education, the School of Education has selected four notable UW–Madison alumni to receive a Distinguished Alumni Award. Julie Causton is being honored as the Distinguished Alumna in Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education. She will be delivering a Distinguished Alumni Award presentation on Thursday, Sept. 12, …
To celebrate our alumni excellence across the arts, health, and education, the School of Education has selected four notable UW–Madison alumni to receive a Distinguished Alumni Award. The School of Education will be honoring the four recipients — who have made outstanding contributions to their field — with an awards ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 12, …