Marzenna Zaorska

Marzenna Zaorska is a full professor at the Department of Special Education and Resocialization, University of Warmia and Mazury (UWM), Olsztyn, Poland. Her work focuses on inclusive education, special education, and the rights of individuals with sensory and intellectual disabilities. She actively collaborates with stakeholders to improve educational and rehabilitative practices for people with disabilities.

• Academic Rank: Professor
• Key Research Areas: Inclusive Education, Deafblind Education, Sensory Integration, Bioethics in Education

Her research explores conceptual shifts in special pedagogy, policy implementation challenges, and the development of supportive educational frameworks. She has led pilot projects like ASPE and SENA, evaluating assistant services for students with special educational needs.

Zaorska's recent publications address systemic barriers in inclusive education, the intersection of individualization and community-building, and the application of bioethical principles to future special education practices. Her work often emphasizes the rights of people with disabilities as outlined in the UN Convention.

She contributes to understanding sensory integration therapies, alternative communication methods, and the cultural representation of disabilities in Polish folklore. Her projects frequently involve interdisciplinary collaboration and policy recommendations.

Contact: marzenna.zaorska@uwm.edu.pl