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Dr. Ann Fudge Schormans is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at McMaster University, Canada. She holds a PhD in Social Work from the University of Toronto and a Master of Social Work from McMaster University. Her work integrates decades of practice with people with disabilities and activist efforts into teaching and research. She focuses on co-researcher methodologies and arts-informed approaches, prioritizing issues identified by people with disabilities themselves. Current projects explore urban space usage by individuals with intellectual disabilities, intersections of disability with education/employment/homelessness, parenting aspirations of disabled individuals, and masculinity-disability intersections.
Education
- PhD in Social Work, University of Toronto (2010)
- Master of Social Work, McMaster University (1996)
- Bachelor of Social Work, York University (1995)
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, McMaster University (1983)
- Bachelor of Physical Education, McMaster University (1982)
Research Interests
Her research emphasizes social inclusion, urban geographies of disability, disability rights, and qualitative methodologies. Key themes include:
- Intellectual disability and city space access
- Intersectionality of disability with race, gender, and socioeconomic status
- Disability narratives in media and policy
- Support systems for disabled youth experiencing homelessness
- Disability advocacy and activism
Recent Work Trends
Recent articles highlight:
- Gender and disability intersections (e.g., feminist perspectives among disabled women)
- Urban policy implications for inclusive spaces
- Mental health and employment challenges faced by disabled individuals
- Covid-19’s disproportionate impact on disabled communities
Teaching
Instructs courses on disability studies, social work ethics, and social change at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including:
- "Social Work, Disability and Dis/Ableism" (SOCWORK 3S03)
- "Research for Social Change" (SOCWORK 771)
- Doctoral seminars in social work theory
Collaborations
Works with researchers like Nick Marquis on technology and accessibility projects. Leads community-engaged research initiatives like Better Prospects to improve employment outcomes for disabled youth.
