Celebrating the Life and Contributions of Dr. Danielle Cowley

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

The purpose of this session is to commemorate the life and impact of Dr. Danielle Cowley. Dr. Cowley's scholarship earned her a national and international reputation for its contributions to disability studies in education, especially in the areas of teacher education for inclusion and self-determination for girls with disabilities. Participants in this session will speak to the influence of Dr. Cowley and her work personally and professionally. There will be dedicated time for attendees to speak and share their thoughts and memories as well.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Disability Studies in Education

Chair

• Kathleen M. Collins, Pennsylvania State University

Participants

• Christine Elaine Ashby, Syracuse University

• Jessica K. Bacon, Montclair State University

• David I. Hernandez-Saca, University of Northern Iowa

• Marisa Kofke, SUNY - College at Brockport

• Amanda L. Miller, Wayne State University

• Emily A. Nusbaum, University of California - Berkeley

• Casey Woodfield, Rowan University

Discussant

• Lydia L Ocasio-Stoutenburg, Pennsylvania State University