Currently: Working as independent consultant in curriculum development, UDL, instructional diversity and technology implementation with Dalton Education Services International (DESI) since 2012. Retired special educator - K-12 & higher ed (1978-2012). I am Adjunct Professor, University of Rhode Island.Prior experience: 5 years as special education public school classroom teacher12 years as advisor to students with special needs at a community college (and academic skills developer/instructor)18 years as special education asst. professor at RI College and coordinator of assistive technology & UDL projects at the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities at the college3 years adjunct professor at the Community College of RI, Department of Human Services, education and special education (current).4 year Director of Development and Research @ TechACCESS of RI, AT center for persons with disabilities of all ages and professionals.Education:B.A., Psychology, University of Rhode IslandM.Ed., Curriculum Development & Special Education, Rhode Island CollegePh.D., Education, University of RI/RI College Joint Doctoral ProgramPost-doctoral fellow, Boston College and CAST, Inc. Universal Design for Learning. Research, instruction, teacher preparation, and curriculum development in UDL.Editorial boards: Journal of Research in Technology Education (JRTE); Journal of International Association for Special Education (JIASE); African Journal on DisabilityNational board: Inclusive Learning Network of ISTE, President-elect 2012-13; President 2013-14; Past-president 2014-15. Universal Design for Learning SIG of SITE, Co-directorSpecialties: +35 years assistive technology planning & applications (technology to support children & adults with disabilities). Curriculum development/instruction, K-12 and higher education. Consult in UDL, educational competencies/standards, curriculum development, digital literacy, educational & assistive technology decision-making and implementation.