One and All

People with disabilities have historically been defined by what they can't do: A blind person can't see, a paraplegic can't walk, and a person with Down syndrome can't perform complex thinking activities. For more than half a century, researchers in SU's School of Education have worked to change society's perceptions of people with disabilities by creating innovative teaching methods to cultivate individuals' unique strengths. "Many of our faculty are nationalEducation's longtime commitment to inclusive learning ensures that all people with disabilities have the opportunity to succeed ly recognized pioneers and leaders in the field of disabilities because they have discovered ways to adapt their teachings so the child can flourish ," says Corinne Smith '67, G'73, interim dean of the School of Education and a professor of teaching and leadership. "Our faculty work under the philosophy that individuals with disabilities have far more potential than previously thought. " By Margaret Costello