Dr. Mariette Bates, Director of the MA in Disability Studies Program, for making it all possible.
My exceptionally gifted and generous professors who gently guided me along the path to becoming their colleague, including Dr. Bates's right-hand person, my academic advisor and e-portfolio mentor Katie DeFoe, who had no trouble saying, "No, you will not take two courses in the summer."
Dr. Jim Lawler of Pace University, my experiential learning course mentor who is always so generous with his time.
Professor Kris Day, the Technology, Culture and Society department chair at the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering, who encouraged me to earn my degree and supports my efforts to increase awareness within the university of Disability Studies.
My NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering students and their partner UCP of NYC consultants who so gracioulsy consented to my showcasing their comments and digital stories.
My wife Phyllis, who accommodated a pre-occupied husband in addition to reading every first and final draft for every assignment for every course.
My brother Fred, who informs me everyday about disability issues, who understood he wasn't seeing me as often because I was in school, and who loves being photographed.