International Programs

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...

Throughout the world, the effects of COVID-19 on education are dramatic. Internet connectivity evolved from a want to a need. Without it, the outside world was inaccessible. Two-thirds of children in...