Janieta Bartz

Janieta Bartz is a Professor of Disability Studies at Hochschule Düsseldorf since 2022. Previously, she held positions at the Technical University of Dortmund and the International University Erfurt. Her work bridges Education for the Disabled, Inclusive Pedagogy, and Religious Education, with a focus on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Resilience/Vulnerability in social contexts.

• Research Highlights:
  • Inclusive education systems and barrier-free university didactics
  • Intersectionality and ableism in social work
  • Religion, values, and cultural diversity in pedagogy
  • Digital participation and resilience during the pandemic

Projects include collaborations with the Technical University Dortmund on inclusive teacher training (DoProfiL, BMBF-funded), research on worldview diversity in education, and initiatives like the Disability Pride Day at HSD. She has authored/co-authored over 20 publications and delivered international keynotes on topics such as "Social Distancing and Resilience" and "Inclusive Teacher Education".