Cathlene Hillier
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Dr. Cathlene Hillier is a leading scholar in inclusive education and digital pedagogy, whose work fundamentally reimagines how technology can foster belonging for students with disabilities. Her landmark study, “Digital technology and increasing engagement among students with disabilities: Interaction rituals and digital capital” (2022), has garnered over 60 citations for its groundbreaking integration of sociological theory with classroom practice. In this work, Hillier demonstrates that digital tools do more than accommodate—they create “interaction rituals” that build social capital and genuine engagement, challenging deficit-based models of disability. Her research provides educators with a powerful framework for leveraging technology not as a crutch, but as a bridge to full participation. By centering the voices of students with disabilities and analyzing the micro-interactions of inclusive classrooms, Hillier has reshaped conversations around Universal Design for Learning. Her contributions are vital for any educator or researcher seeking to move beyond mere compliance toward authentic, technology-enabled inclusion.
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