Carla Abreu-Ellis

Dr. Carla Abreu-Ellis, Associate Professor of Inclusive Services & Exceptional Learners, holds a PhD in Higher Education Administration from Bowling Green State University. Dr. Abreu-Ellis teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the Dwight Schar College of Education at Ashland University. Her research interests include College students with disabilities, technology and disabilities, access to education and retention of college students, Universal Design, and diversity. She has authored or co-authored articles in the following journals: Journal of Developmental Education, Brock Education Journal, Journal of College Orientation and Transition, and Journal of Teaching and Learning. She co-authored a book chapter, The digital divide in disability and education. In C. Vrasidas, M. Zembylas, & G. V. Glass (Eds.), ICT for Education, Development, and Social Justice. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing, Inc. Her research interests have taken her to Canada and Brazil. Recently she has been invited to present her work at Santa Catarina State University in Brazil. Dr. Abreu-Ellis is proud to accept the invitation to become a member of the NAMI Richland County Board.