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Laura N. Sarchet is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at Niagara University's College of Education in Lewiston, NY. An autistic self-advocate, she integrates neurodivergent experiences into research and practice to advance disability awareness and accessible education through critical analysis of teaching methodologies and institutional structures.
Her educational qualifications include:
- Ph.D. in Teaching and Curriculum from University of Rochester, Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development
- M.S.Ed. in Inclusive Adolescent Education (Teaching Students with Disabilities 7-12) from Nazareth College
- B.S. in Early Childhood Education and Teaching Students with Disabilities (Birth-2) from Roberts Wesleyan College
Research centers on teacher preparation, Universal Design for Learning, critical disability frameworks, and neurodiversity in academic spaces, with emphasis on dismantling ableist structures in education through crip theory and self-advocacy principles. Her work bridges theoretical disability studies with practical classroom applications across K-12 and higher education contexts.
Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on inclusive pedagogy in postsecondary settings, examining UDL implementation in hybrid learning environments, peer mentorship models for disability inclusion, and systemic barriers faced by neurodivergent faculty. These studies collectively advance understanding of accessibility as an evolving process requiring institutional commitment beyond compliance.
Teaching portfolio includes Autism: Theory and Practice, Consultation and Collaboration in Special Education, and Curriculum & Instruction in Inclusive Early Childhood Classrooms, reflecting her dedication to translating research into transformative educational practices that center disability justice.
