Uncover the systems of oppression that shape special education and disability services. This transformative session course explores Disability Studies Critical Race Theory (DisCrit), an essential framework for understanding how race and disability intersect and how these interconnections have been historically overlooked in educational systems.

Disability isn’t separate from race and neither is the harm caused by systemic discrimination. Yet, traditional special education often treats these identities in isolation, missing the compounding barriers that students of color with disabilities face every single day.

What You’ll Learn:

• The foundational principles of DisCrit and why it matters
• How systemic racism and ableism reinforce each other in educational settings
• The hidden biases embedded in special education policies and practices
• Concrete tools to recognize and challenge intersecting oppression
• How to advocate for more equitable, culturally responsive approaches to disability

Perfect For:
Educators, special education professionals, administrators, disability advocates, students, and anyone working to dismantle inequitable systems and build truly inclusive spaces.

This 4 session intensive is not just theoretical, it’s practical, urgent, and essential for anyone committed to justice in education. Challenge the myth of ‘normal’ and transform how you understand disability, race, and the systems that shape them both.