Interview with Michael Giangreco (You Tube)

Inclusion dialogue Video 1

Inclusion Dialogue Video 2

Michael Giangreco shares his journey into the field of inclusive education and the impact of his experiences at a summer camp. He discusses the evolution of his career and the different settings he has worked in, from institutions to community residences and segregated schools. Giangreco emphasizes the importance of inclusion and the need for adults to change their attitudes and expectations. He also talks about his cartoon work, which aims to hold a mirror up to the field of special education and make fun of the absurd things that educators do. Lastly, he discusses the concept of inclusion-informed service delivery and the need for a system that supports effective inclusive practices.

Link to bio: https://www.uvm.edu/cess/cdci/profiles/michael-f-giangreco-phd

Cartoons: https://cdi.uvm.edu/collection/giangrecocartoons

The Inclusion Dialogue Series 1 with Dr Joanne Banks is also now an edited book titled The Inclusion Dialogue: Debating issues, challenges and tensions with global experts which is now available. The book from series 2 titled Conversations and Key Debates in Inclusive and Special Education: Global Insights from ‘The Inclusion Dialogue’ is being published in early 2025.