E. Anne Hughson, PhD
Position: Director / Associate Professor
Room: EDT 408
Phone: (403) 220-6273
Email: hughson@telusplanet.net
Research Interests
This section under development; please check back for an updated list. Areas of interest include creating mutual support groups, supporting survivors of sexual abuse, issues of violence and women with disability and leadership development.
Biography
Dr. E. Anne Hughson is an Associate Professor in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, University of Calgary, a Registered Psychologist and a member in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP). Prior to joining the University of Calgary in 1985, Anne had an extensive background in working directly with families and individuals with development disabilities, in particular in addressing issues of violence and abuse, sexual assault, emotional and behavioral concerns related to disability. She has continued that work through her research, teaching and volunteer roles. She is a recipient of the Faculty of Education Excellence in Teaching Award and the author and co-author of a number of texts, chapters and articles on a wide range of disability-related subjects. She has lectured and taught in many countries including, Mexico, United Kingdom, Spain, Malta, Russia, USA, Australia and New Zealand. As a researcher in disability studies and a teacher in program evaluation and consultation, community development, reflective practice, advocacy and leadership her work is grounded in the lived experiences of people with disabilities and their families. She is the co-editor of the International Journal of Disability, Community and Rehabilitation.
Anne was instrumental in developing the Inclusive Education Summer Institute in cooperation with the Universities of Calgary and Alberta. She has taught courses in inclusive education for more than 10 years, has been a consultant to school and school districts and the judicial system on inclusive education and an advocate for families and quality education for all. Anne also played a key role in developing inclusive post-secondary education in Alberta and in particular at the University of Calgary where she currently serves as Vice-President of the board.
Dr. Hughson has a long history of voluntary work with the Alberta Association for Community Living most recently as the co-developer and facilitator of the Association's internationally recognized family leadership series and community inclusion projects in the areas of child welfare and children with disabilities, inclusive education and individualized funding, and collaborating on a project to support immigrant and refugee families with children with disabilities. She is also interested in research on social innovations, social movements and grassroots engagement that promotes full inclusion and addresses social injustice.
Selected Publications
- Hughson, E. Anne and Uditsky, Bruce. (2008). Inclusive post-secondary education for adults with developmental disabilities: A promising path to an inclusive life. Alberta Association for Community Living.
- Hughson, E. Anne and Uditsky, Bruce. (2007). Inclusive post-secondary (tertiary) education for adults with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities: A promising path to an inclusive life. Down Syndrome Issues and Information (DSii). click here for summary and order information
- Hear My Voice: Stories Told by Albertans with Developmental Disabilities Who Were Once Institutionalized. (March, 2006). Alberta Association for Community Living. ISBN: 1-895736-12-9. Click here for summary and order information
- Evaluation Research in Social Programmes - The Centrality of Families
- See CV for more
