Sandra Ruiz Ambit

Sandra Ruiz Ambit is a Professor at Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCJC), specializing in Special Education and Inclusive Education. She concurrently serves at the Prodis Foundation, focusing on educational, social, and employment inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities. Her academic roles include teaching at UCJC's Degree in Pedagogy and Master's programs in Digital Technology Applied to Teaching and Special Educational Needs. She also holds affiliations with the Complutense University of Madrid, where she teaches courses in Early Childhood and Primary Education.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Education (Thesis: Teaching Independent Living Skills)
• Master's in Special Education
• Master's in Psychological Intervention in Educational Contexts
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Research Focus: Her work emphasizes improving quality of life for students with special educational needs through ecological intervention methods, innovative educational programs, and technology integration. Notable contributions include developing inclusive assessment practices, accessible digital tools (e.g., iBooks for disabilities), and vocational training programs.

Awards:

• FUAM – Vodafone Foundation Award (2015) for accessibility technologies
• Extraordinary Doctorate Award from UAM

Teaching & Mentorship: Serves as a tutor for undergraduate internships, practicums, and thesis projects. Her Prodis Foundation work includes pioneering Spain's first business services training program for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Collaborations: Active in international projects like the 4th Ibero-American Congress on Down Syndrome, contributing to peer-reviewed publications and collaborative research initiatives.