Kirsty Liddiard

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Dr. Kirsty Liddiard is a leading scholar in Disability Studies, whose research critically examines the intersections of disability, technology, and inclusive education. Her work challenges conventional understandings of accessibility and participation, particularly through a speculative and conceptual lens. In her highly regarded paper, "Rebooting Inclusive Education? New Technologies and Disabled People" (2020, 17 citations), Dr. Liddiard provides a vital literature-based review of the relationship between disability and emerging technologies within the context of Industry 4.0. This contribution explores how new digital tools might either reinforce or dismantle barriers for disabled people in educational settings. Beyond this, Dr. Liddiard is known for her broader contributions to critical disability theory, often centering the lived experiences and expertise of disabled people. Her research pushes for a radical reimagining of inclusive practices, making her a distinctive and influential voice in contemporary disability scholarship. For students and researchers, her work offers a powerful framework for understanding how technology can be harnessed to foster genuine, rather than tokenistic, inclusion.