Dr. Paula Kluth is a consultant, teacher, author, advocate, and
independent scholar who works to provide inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities to create more responsive and engaging school experiences for all learners. Her research and professional interests include differentiating instruction, and supporting students with autism and significant disabilities in inclusive classrooms.
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“No arms, no legs, no problem”
Bob Lujano holds a Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law and a Master of Science in Sports Management. He is also a quadruple amputee. On January 7, 1979, Bob lost his arms below the elbow and his legs above the knee due to a rare form of Meningitis. Bob is an avid rugby player and in 2002 won a silver medal at the World Wheelchair Rugby Championships and a bronze medal at the 2004 Paralympic Games. More... |
Olegario “Ollie” Cantos VII is Special
Counsel to the Acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in the U.S. Dept. Of Justice. Ollie led the implementation of the President’s New Freedom Initiative, the agenda for advancing equality for people with all types of disabilities in information, assistive technology, education, employment, and every aspect of community living. More...
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Well-known actress, public speaker, college student, and career woman, Andrea Friedman’s life is certainly very different from what was predicted when she was born. Andrea says she has “Up” syndrome, not Down syndrome and wages a personal battle against the words “retarded” and “disabled.” She loves her life and looks forward to making new friends at the Oregon Disability MegaConference. More...
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