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Kelsey Steffen
Kelsey Steffen
Ph.D. Student
Adviser: Janice Light
Department
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders - CSD
  • Ph.D. Candidate
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Education
  • M.A., Teaching Students with Significant Disabilities
  • B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Research Interests

Kelsey is interested in partnering with individuals with disabilities to inform research directions within the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) community. She has a deep interest in disability justice, self-determination, and the transition into adulthood for individuals who use AAC. 

Specializations

Augmentative and Alternative Communication