International Programs

Special education is often centered on individual needs, personalized supports, and student-specific goals. But what happens when educators broaden that lens and consider the cultural identities...

What does it truly mean to move from access to equity in special education? For Dr. Joana Idakwo-Ada, inclusive education is not defined solely by policy language. It is shaped by culture, community...

In her message to members at the beginning of her term in January, Dr. Nicci Dowd, President of The Division of International Special Education and Services (DISES), said, “As the first African...

In her message to members at the beginning of her term in January, Dr. Nicci Dowd, President of The Division of International Special Education and Services (DISES), said, “As the first African...

Dr. Nicci Dowd is an Assistant Professor of Education for the Special Education Program at Marymount University as well as Vice-President and President Elect of the Division of International Special...

Dear DISES Community, As we near our annual conference in Nairobi and Lake Naivasha Kenya, we continue to embrace the Swahili principle of “harambee” - “all pull together” or “let’s unite”. This...