Dr. Stephanie Cawthon

Dr. Stephanie Cawthon is a distinguished professional educator, researcher, and educational psychologist with over 25 years of experience advocating for disability rights and accessibility. Currently serving as the Executive Director of the National Disability Center for Student Success and a Professor at The University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Cawthon has dedicated efforts to research and education in the field of disabilities, teaching courses like the Culture of Disability in Education. As the author of "Disability Is Human: The Vital Power of Accessibility in Everyday Life," Dr. Cawthon aims to dispel myths surrounding disabled individuals. Previously, Dr. Cawthon founded the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes, securing significant federal funding to enhance educational opportunities for deaf individuals, and leads the consulting firm Ed Savvy LLC, focusing on accessibility in various sectors. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master's degree in Psychology from Stanford University.