Members of the Think College community and representatives from inclusive higher education programs around the country are mourning the loss of Debra Hart, a leader in the field of disability, special education, and higher education for more than 30 years. Hart passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 12.

Throughout her career, Debra was passionate about the full inclusion of people with disabilities in their community. She led the development of postsecondary education options for students with intellectual disability (ID) when many others could not envision such an approach. She was a relentless advocate for inclusion; she firmly believed that, given the right opportunities and supports, anyone who wanted to go to college could succeed.

Learn more about Debra Hart’s contributions to inclusive higher education here.