Ricarda Theiler

Ricarda Theiler holds dual roles as Lecturer and Project Manager at the Lucerne School of Social Work (HSLU), part of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. She is affiliated with the Institute for Social Pedagogy and Social Policy and the Competence Center for Disability and Quality of Life (BuLQ). Her work focuses on disability studies, social pedagogy, and quality of life improvement for individuals with severe disabilities.

• Education: PhD in Special Education (University of Freiburg), MA in Special Education, BA in Clinical Pedagogy and Social Pedagogy

Research emphasizes vocational opportunities for adults with disabilities, quality of life metrics, and behavioral interventions for youth. Recent publications address disability-inclusive housing policies and well-being frameworks. Active in project management for initiatives like 'Sound Bubbles' music education for all and Albanian caregiver capacity-building programs. Extensive teaching experience includes thesis evaluations and didactic training in higher education pedagogy.