Disabled writer, speaker, and educator
“Awareness is the first step to inclusion”
Erin Ryan Heyneman
they/ them
Founder: Rising and Gliding
Co-Founder: Disabled Stories Collective
I became disabled after a successful 12 year teaching career. My goal is to educate the not-currently-disabled general public about barriers to access: because we don’t know what we don’t know. I provide disability inclusion education to teachers, organizations, and school groups. I consult with school systems about how to implement supports and accommodations consistently and effectively. My lived experience with both acquired neuro-divergence and teaching make me a relatable and uniquely knowledgeable facilitator for big conversations.
Speaking and Facilitation Topics
It’s Not the IEP, It’s the Accommodations! Implementing supports in the general education classroom
Learning disabilities: professional development for educators
Assistive technology
Universal design for learning
Inclusive voting practices
Disability inclusion 101