Dr. Arielle Silverman – Opening Doors to Safer and More Inclusive Schools

Author: Dr. Arielle Silverman

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Dr. Arielle Silverman

Arielle is a disabled activist and a social scientist who is passionate about improving public understanding of life with disabilities. Professionally, she has spent fifteen years conducting research on the social psychology of disability. Personally, she has spent a lifetime learning and teaching with fellow members of the disability community.

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Advocacy, Residential

Stop the Shock Now! Take Action by May 28!

by Dr. Arielle Silverman, Amy Kriewaldt May 13, 2024 0

There is a school in the United States where students are literally shocked into submission. These students are children and young adults with disabilities or mental... Read more.

People, Story

My AASR Story: Dr. Arielle Silverman

by Dr. Arielle Silverman March 17, 2024 0

I have been blind since birth and have been involved with blindness advocacy for the past 20 years. In 2014, I obtained my Ph.D. in social psychology because I wanted... Read more.

Challenging behavior, Data, Education, People, Restraint

Disabilities and Disparities: Why disabled students are disproportionately impacted by restraint and seclusion

by Dr. Arielle Silverman January 25, 2024 0

Like many other harmful practices, restraint and seclusion in schools are not experienced equally by all students. Students with disabilities, Black and brown students,... Read more.