Jennifer Chassman Browne helps schools and organizations create inclusive environments where every person feels seen, valued, and empowered to belong. Drawing from both professional expertise and lived experience, her work inspires others to move beyond accessibility and build cultures rooted in understanding, equity, and respect.
Key Takeaways
- True disability inclusion goes beyond mere physical access and focuses on creating environments where individuals are truly seen, heard, and valued.
- Jennifer Chassman Browne brings over 25 years of experience as an educator, author, and inclusion advocate to her mission of building equitable learning cultures.
- Living with rheumatoid arthritis since the age of six gives Jennifer a unique blend of professional expertise and profound personal lived experience.
- Through her upcoming book, 'See Us, Know Us: Profiles of Disability,' Jennifer shares powerful stories, biographies, and original poetry that celebrate the humanity of people with disabilities.
- Workshops on disability inclusion, allyship, and social justice challenge individuals to rethink how systems and attitudes shape the experiences of those with disabilities.
Jennifer Chassman Browne believes true inclusion begins when people are seen, heard, and valued for who they are.
An educator, author, and inclusion advocate with more than 25 years of experience, Jennifer has dedicated her career to creating learning environments where every person has the opportunity to belong. As a teacher, school leader, and founder of New Ground Educational Consulting, she helps schools and organizations build cultures rooted in accessibility, equity, and meaningful inclusion.
Living with rheumatoid arthritis since the age of six, Jennifer brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. Through workshops on disability inclusion, allyship, social justice, and belonging, she challenges people to rethink how environments, systems, and attitudes shape the experiences of those with disabilities.
Her upcoming book, See Us, Know Us: Profiles of Disability, continues that mission by sharing powerful stories that celebrate the lives, identities, and humanity of people with disabilities through portraits, biographies, and original poetry.
Jennifer's message is simple: inclusion is more than access. It is about creating a world where every person is recognized, respected, and given the opportunity to belong.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jennifer Chassman Browne?
Jennifer Chassman Browne is an educator, author, and inclusion advocate with over 25 years of experience dedicated to building cultures rooted in accessibility, equity, and belonging.
What is 'See Us, Know Us: Profiles of Disability' about?
It is an upcoming book by Jennifer Chassman Browne that shares powerful stories celebrating the lives, identities, and humanity of people with disabilities through portraits, biographies, and original poetry.
What inspired Jennifer Chassman Browne's work in disability inclusion?
In addition to her professional background as a teacher and school leader, Jennifer has lived with rheumatoid arthritis since the age of six, providing her with deep personal insight into disability advocacy.