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Professor Katie Ellis is a prominent academic at Curtin University's School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, within the Faculty of Humanities. She holds the position of Professor and serves in the Office of the Provost. Her research focuses on disability studies, media accessibility, digital technology, and higher education policy. Ellis has authored and edited numerous books, including Disability and New Media (2011) and The Routledge International Handbook of Critical Disability Studies (2025). Her work examines intersections of disability with media representation, technology, and social justice, emphasizing inclusion in education and digital spaces.
Key research interests include disability media activism, audio description in film and television, and accessibility in higher education. She has contributed to studies on smart cities, pandemic communication, and the role of social media in disability advocacy. Ellis has collaborated with international scholars and institutions, producing interdisciplinary research on topics like disability in video games, dementia care, and global health communication.
Her publications span academic journals, edited volumes, and policy reports, addressing themes such as cultural safety in disability arts, specialist housing policies, and philanthropy's role in disability advocacy. Ellis's work often bridges theory and practice, advocating for systemic changes to ensure equitable access and representation for people with disabilities.
