KU Professionals for Inclusion & Social Justice

ISJ (former KUPD) was founded in 2002, through the efforts of graduate students within the University of Kansas, Department of SPED

Goals of KU Professionals for Inclusion & Social Justice:

Act as Change Agents -
BECOME CATALYSTS FOR CHANGE IN THE FIELD OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Engage in Intellectual Stimulation -
PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES THAT CHALLENGE AND EXPAND OUR THINKING

Develop Cultural Awareness -
FOSTER AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT OF DISABILITY

Develop Relationships -
DEVELOP LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH FELLOW DOCTORAL STUDENTS