Callie Brusegaard

Callie Brusegaard is an Assistant Professor at the School for Global Inclusion & Social Development at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Her work focuses on inclusive education for children with visual impairments and linguistically/culturally diverse populations.

• Education: PhD in Global Inclusion and Social Development (UMass Boston), MEd in Special Education/Vision Studies (St. Cloud State University), BS in Special Education (St. Cloud State University)

Brusegaard's research spans international disability-inclusive education, with fieldwork in Zimbabwe (funding for early childhood inclusive education) and Bangladesh (government-supported inclusive education initiatives). Past projects include United Nations studies on disability inclusivity, social protection policies at the World Bank, and teacher training programs in Micronesia.

Her recent publications highlight innovative approaches to visual impairment education, parent training for neurodiverse children, and institutional analysis of disability inclusion frameworks. Key methodologies include responsive program design, cross-cultural adaptation, and digital learning platforms.