Think Inclusive

Unlocking College Access for Students with Intellectual Disabilities with Think College

Meg Grigal is the director of Think College at the Institute for Community Inclusion at UMass Boston. With over 25 years of experience researching pathways to higher educ

Dream Careers: Inside the Minds of Georgia State's IDEAL Students

Join us for episode three of MCIE's "Think Inclusive" four-part series in collaboration with Think College, as Tim Villegas visits the IDEAL program at Georgia State Univ

Redwood SEED Scholars: Roots That Hold Each Other Up

Join us for episode two of MCIE's "Think Inclusive" four-part series in collaboration with Think College, as Tim Villegas travels to the University of California, Davis,

"I Identify as Blind": Lachi on Disability Language, Identity, and Why Words Matter in Schools

Lachi is a distinguished figure in the music and media industries, known for her work as an award-winning recording artist, producer, and advocate. She has a dynamic care

Navigating Identity: Poetry, Disability, and Inclusion Advocacy with LeDerick Horne

LeDerick Horne is a spoken word poet, advocate, and speaker known for his work in special education and disability advocacy. He serves as the board chair of All In for In

Building Inclusive Schools: A Journey of Transformation and Belonging with Angela Macklin and Sue Wright

Angela Macklin is a dedicated special education teacher and inclusive systems leader who played a pivotal role in transforming Cottage Lake Elementary School into a hub o

If Not Now, Then When? Early Childhood Education, LRE, and Inclusion with Melissa McCollough and Jani Kozlowski

Melissa McCollough is the Principal and Director of Early Childhood for the East Moline School District in Illinois. A pioneer in inclusive early childhood education, she

Shifting Focus from Compliance to Outcomes in Education with Glenna Wright-Gallo

Glenna Wright-Gallo is the Vice President of the Office of Strategic Research and Policy at Everway, a global neurotechnology software company. She has previously served

Teaching Regulation as a Developmental Skill in Schools with Leah Kuypers

Leah Kuypers is a distinguished occupational therapist, internationally acclaimed trainer, and speaker renowned for creating the Zones of Regulation framework. With a str

Inclusion for Students with Visual Impairments: Overcoming Barriers Together with Jonathan Hooper

Jonathan Hooper is a distinguished educator and a certified teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI) and an assistive technology professional (ATP). With 13 year

Fighting to Stop Fighting: What Keeps Advocates Like Ryan Honick Going?

Ryan Honick is an award-winning disability advocate, professional persuader, and prominent speaker. Over the years, he has forged significant pathways in advocacy on Capi

Patrick Mulick: Why "Bad Choice" Is the Wrong Language for Schools

Patrick Mulick is a board-certified behavior analyst, a certified speaker, trainer, and coach with the John Maxwell team. Serving as the Director of Student Engagement at

TerpsEXCEED: Making College Possible for All

Join us on this insightful episode of MCIE's "Think Inclusive" podcast, as Tim Villegas delves into the Terps Exceed program at the University of Maryland. Explore the in

Rethinking Social Skills: Teaching Social Thinking for All Learners with Michelle Garcia Winner

About the Guest(s): Michelle Garcia Winner is a renowned speech-language pathologist and the founder of Social Thinking. With over 30 years of experience, she has develo

Advocating for Full Inclusion: Every Student Deserves Belonging with Sandra McElwee

Sandra McElwee is a prominent advocate for inclusive education and disabilities rights, known for her role as Sean's mom from the Emmy-winning reality TV series, "Born Th

Building Inclusive Schools: From Belief to Practice with Michele Gardner

Michele Gardner is the interim CEO at All In for Inclusive Education, an organization dedicated to fostering inclusive practices in educational institutions. With over 25

Centering Disabled Students' Voices for True Inclusion and Justice with Dom Kelly

Dom Kelly is the co-founder, president, and CEO of New Disabled South and New Disabled South Rising. A lifelong disability advocate, Dom has made his mark in nonprofit le

Beyond Welcome: What Real Belonging Looks Like in Schools with Megan Ohlssen

Megan Ohlssen is a visionary leader advocating for identity, equity, and belonging within educational spaces. She works dynamically with schools, organizations, and syste

Be on Offense: Navigating Inclusion and Accessibility with Dustin Giannelli

Dustin Giannelli is the CEO and founder of Hears Dustin, a consultancy dedicated to helping organizations create more inclusive and accessible workplaces. Profoundly deaf

Building Inclusive Schools Through Community and Universal Design with Andratesha Fritzgerald

Andratesha Fritzgerald is an accomplished author, international speaker, and experienced educator who concentrates her work on dignity, humanity, and inclusive learning d