Biography

Dr. Paige Ramsdell works with URI students and members of the URI community to make campus an accessible space and support URI students with disabilities as they reach their educational goals. A primary focus of her position is collaboratively addressing issues of disability as diversity with colleagues across campus. This endeavor is increasingly important as the number of students with complex disability-related needs increases on college campuses. Dr. Ramsdell is also the chair and higher education representative of the Rhode Island Special Education Advisory Committee, advising the department of education on the needs of K-12 students with disabilities. She is committed to working towards an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students and community members.