"In this new edition of Rethinking Disability , Valle & Connor deliver on every level. This new edition integrates a host of new ideas for transforming inclusive schools and classrooms--drawing from trauma-informed pedagogy, social-emotional learning, and supporting learners with complex learning needs in inclusive classrooms, Rethinking Disability inspires inclusive and equity driven mindsets while providing a wealth of practical approaches to support and engage all learners." Dr. Beth Ferri , Professor, Syracuse University "In the 3rd edition, this fantastic work continues to stand head and shoulders above the competition. Valle and Connor frame the best inclusive education practices in a disability studies framework that replaces an outdated deficit obsession with a practical pedagogy of hope." Dr. Scot Danforth , Professor, Chapman University Rethinking Disability is the comprehensive text I had been searching for to challenge and motivate pre- and in-service teachers. Valle and Connor invite educators to reframe mindsets about disability, guiding readers toward an understanding grounded in equity and inclusion.

By centering the voices and histories of Disabled people and offering strategies to support inclusive practices, they prepare educators to lead classrooms rooted in justice and belonging. Alicia Ciocca , Lecturer, Lehman College, City University of New York.