Magda Nikolaraizi

Magda Nikolaraizi is an Associate Professor in Special Education at the University of Thessaly, specializing in the education of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. She coordinates the Accessibility Centre at the university, which supports students with disabilities in accessing academic resources. Her work focuses on inclusive education, accessibility in disaster risk reduction, and assistive technology for persons with disabilities.

Education:

• Bachelor in Pedagogic, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1992)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education (Deaf Education), University of Birmingham (1994)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods (1997)
• PhD in Education, University of Birmingham (1997)

Research interests emphasize access and learning for individuals with disabilities, particularly deaf or hard-of-hearing populations. Key areas include differentiated instruction, literacy assessment, inclusive museum practices, and disaster risk management strategies for sensory disabilities. Her work bridges formal and nonformal learning contexts, advocating for equitable educational opportunities.

Labs/Teams: She leads the Accessibility Centre at the University of Thessaly, focusing on peer support models and institutional accessibility initiatives. Collaborates on projects like ERASMUS+ initiatives to improve museum accessibility for visually impaired visitors.