Are you interested in recreation, education and dogs? Look no further! Learn how recreational activities, learning environments and (wo)man’s best friend interact with disability. We will explore how we utilize adaptation and assistive technology while working with children, adults, and dogs of all shapes and sizes in different educational settings. Tailoring education to disabled students of all kinds requires individualized instruction from staff of all (dis)ability identities and experiences. From accessible recreation and education to living medical equipment, we will explore interactions with disabilities from multiple perspectives.

Moderator: Kelley O’Carroll, Visiting Assistant Professor in Psychology and Education

Cross-Species Communication: Training Humans on Training Dogs
Journey Freedman ’25, Psychology major/Gender Studies minor

Facing 20 dogs and 10 people
Lux Ai ’26, Psychology major

The Blessings and Struggles of Teaching in the Modern World
Cal McGonagle ’25, Psych & Education major

The Power of Adaptation
Evi Ratner ’25, Biology & Culture, Health, and Science