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Jennifer Edge-Savage is an Adjunct Faculty and Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Education at Simmons University, Boston. She serves as the Director of the Graduate Program in Assistive Technology. With nearly two decades of experience, she has worked in corporate AT as Director of Implementation Services for Kurzweil Educational Systems and IntelliTools, and provides consulting services through her private practice. She is a Board Officer for ISTE's Inclusive Learning Network and a member of AOTA and RESNA.
- EdS: Special Education Administration - Simmons University
- EdS: Assistive Technology - Simmons University
- Certificate: Assistive Technology - Tufts University
- MS: Occupational Therapy - Boston University
- BA: Psychology and Sociology - University of Massachusetts
Her research focuses on Assistive Technology (AT), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Accessible Instructional Materials. She specializes in integrating technology into inclusive classrooms, literacy instruction, and curriculum design for learners with special needs.
Her publications include book chapters and articles on AT applications for literacy and writing support, such as evaluations of Kurzweil 3000 and UDL implementation strategies. These works emphasize technology-driven educational equity, literacy intervention, and collaborative teaching frameworks.
- Coordinated MassDOE Lighthouse Grant (2001-2002) for "Curriculum Access for All"
- Secured MassDOE Lighthouse Grant (2001-2002) for "Accessing the Curriculum Through Technology"
She has delivered keynotes on UDL at the Williamstown Reading Institute and presented at numerous conferences, including ISTE, CSUN, and ATIA. Her consulting firm provides AT solutions for educational institutions.
