Elisa Geronimi

Elisa Geronimi is a Researcher at the Competence Centre for School, Social and Educational Needs (BESS) within the Swiss Italian University of Applied Sciences (SUPSI), where she coordinates the MAPS program. Her work focuses on special educational needs, media use by persons with disabilities, and disability policy. She has contributed to projects like SEN-SI (Strategies for Inclusion in Swiss Higher Education) and MUDY (Media Use in Disabled Youth), emphasizing inclusive education and digital participation.

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Research Interests: Elisa's research spans quality of life assessment for individuals with intellectual disabilities, media use patterns among disabled youth, and financing systems for disability support institutions. She advocates for innovative pedagogical methods and policies to enhance inclusivity in education and employment.

Publication Trends: Recent articles highlight disability inclusion in Swiss education, digital risks and opportunities for youth with disabilities, and systemic challenges in disability service funding. Her work often integrates quantitative analysis with policy recommendations.

Labs & Teams: She collaborates with the BESS Competence Centre and partners like UCIT (Christian Entrepreneurs of Ticino) and Atgabbes (Ticino Association for Families of Children with Special Needs) in projects targeting assisted employment and inclusive education.