Date of Award
5-1-2026
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ph.D. in Education
First Advisor
Roy Thurston
Second Advisor
Burhanettin Keskin
Third Advisor
Shushan Vardanyan
School
University of Mississippi
Relational Format
dissertation/thesis
Abstract
In this autoethnographic study, vignettes of a female high school teacher and graduate student with invisible disabilities are analyzed through the lens of Critical Disability Theory. This study provides teachers, administrators, and policy makers with a first-hand account of some of the barriers individuals with invisible disabilities face. Policies, environments, and practices in K-12 education, higher education, and broader society are analyzed. Advancements in inclusivity and accessibility as well as improvements in teacher education programs are suggested. Reflection throughout this study, three core themes emerged: listen, believe, and support individuals with invisible disabilities.
Recommended Citation
Goodwin, Amanda Josephine Austin, "Invisible: An Autoethnographic Study of Teaching and Learning with Physical Disabilities and Neurodivergence" (2026). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 8820.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/8820