Normalizing Disability Begins in School | Joseph Schneiderwind | TEDxMSUDenver

The concept of disability is discussed from multiple perspectives within the school system. What students with disabilities experience is different from what students without disabilities see. And both are different from what programs in schools suggest. Perspectives about disability involve these different views, and empathetic agreement is necessary to strive for normalization of disability. Joseph Schneiderwind graduated with a BS in Engineering Physics in 2009 and a MS in Applied Mathematics 2011, both from Colorado School of Mines. After working for a few years he returned to school for a PhD, passing candidacy exams before returning to Colorado due to further progression of a disability. He has spent the past couple of years pursuing licensure to teach secondary mathematics from Metropolitan State University.
During his time at MSU, Schneiderwind has been researching difficulties faced by students with disabilities, especially in STEM programs. This research has led to multiple publications, and presenting at national and international education conferences, all relating to the relative invisibility of issues faced by students with disabilities. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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