Debra Hart was a trailblazer, a staunch advocate, and relentless in her pursuit of fully inclusive, authentic college options for students with intellectual disability. Debra was also a leader in establishing college-based transition services and transition leadership training. Just as importantly, she was a mentor, a leader, and a friend and she is sorely missed. Fortunately for us at Think College and indeed, the disability field broadly, her legacy is a foundation of achievements the field can continue to build upon.
To learn more about Debra's life and contributions, read this heartfelt blog post by Meg Grigal. Additionally, there is an introduction to a special edition of the Journal of Inclusive Postsecondary Education which highlights the influential professional contributions of Debra.
