Simone Danz

Prof. Dr. Simone Danz is a Professor of Inclusive Child and Youth Welfare at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (FRA UAS), Faculty of Social Work and Health. She previously held professorships at Hochschule RheinMain and Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg. Her research focuses on disability studies, inclusive pedagogy, and human rights education, with emphasis on deconstructing societal norms in social work.

Research Interests:
Her work explores educational equity, participation frameworks, and human rights-based approaches in social services. Key themes include critical disability theory, constructions of normality in professional practice, and inclusive systems design in education and welfare.

Publications Overview:
Her scholarly output (2014-2024) demonstrates consistent focus on inclusive systems, disability rights, and educational reform. Recent works emphasize diagnostic methodologies in special education, intersectional approaches to gender/disability, and human rights implementation in institutional settings.

Awards:

• Laura Maria Bassi Prize (2012) for advancing gender equality and inclusive culture at Frankfurt UAS

Professional Activities:

• Board Member: Professional Association of Heilpädagogik (BHP)
• Research Projects: Inclusive navigation systems (2019-2021), diagnostic frameworks in special education
• Frequent keynote speaker on inclusive education and disability rights