Callie Brusegaard
Biography
Dr. Callie Brusegaard's transdisciplinary work centers on equity in education for individuals with visual impairments and global disability inclusive development. She has engaged in supporting inclusive practices in Guam, Bangladesh, and the Federated States of Micronesia. Dr. Brusegaard brings a global perspective to her work and remains deeply committed to advancing inclusive, equitable education systems for individuals with visual impairments.
Area of Expertise
Inclusive education, visual impairment, braille, personnel preparation, distance education, early childhood, assessment practices, learning media assessments
Degrees
PhD, Global Inclusion and Social Development, University of Massachusetts Boston
MEd, Special Education, Vision Studies, St. Cloud State University
BS, Special Education, St. Cloud State University
Professional Publications & Contributions
Schles, R. A., Brusegaard, C., Savaiano, M., Travers, H. E., Gardiner-Walsh, S., Kaiser, J. & Giese, K. (2026). Sensory disabilities terminology throughout the United States. The New Review
Sessler Trinkowsky, R., Brusegaard, C., Bozeman, L. Futty, A. (2024). Assistive Technology for Individuals who Have Visual Impairments (ATVI): Paths and Funding at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Visual Impairment and Deafblind Education Quarterly. 69, 107-112.
<>Brusegaard, C, Savaiano, M., & Vo, H. (2024). State variations in certification of teachers of students with visual impairments. Journal of Blindness and Visual Impairment, 118, 98-109.
Bozeman, L., Brusegaard, C., & McCulley, R. (2018). Personnel preparation in visual impairment: a responsive, individualized model. Journal of Blindness and Visual Impairment, 112, 112-118.
Karr, V.L., Brusegaard, C., & van Edema, A. (2017). Online parent training: a pilot programme for children with autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities in Bangladesh. Journal of Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development, 29, 56-70.
Karr, V.L., van Edema, A., Sims, J., & Brusegaard, C. (2017). No one left behind: a review of social protection and disability at the World Bank. Disability and the Global South, 4, 1112-1142.
Karr, V.L., Sims, J., Brusegaard, C., & Coates, A. (2017). No one left behind: a review of disability inclusive development efforts at the World Bank. Knowledge Management for Development Journal, 11, 27-42.