Tracey Edelist

Tracey Edelist is an Instructor at the Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University. Her work bridges disability studies, social justice, and language policy, informed by her background as a speech-language pathologist.

• PhD in Social Justice Education, OISE/University of Toronto
• MSc (Applied) in Speech-Language Pathology, McGill University

Her research examines socio-cultural conceptions of deafness and language, focusing on how medical professionals influence parental decisions regarding deaf children's language learning options. She highlights the societal norms impacting auditory habilitation practices and their consequences for marginalized communities.