Free and Open to the Public!
- Date: 12/15/2026
- Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Day of the week: Tu
- Location: OLLI at UVA (opens in new tab), 1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903
Presentation Description: Children with disabilities have been part of the population for millenia, but in the contemporary world there has been a marked increase in societies’ recognition of them. Identifying and serving them in schools has become a primary concern for many people. This session provides a broad overview of childhood disabilities and special education—identification, causes, testing, teaching, and prognosis—for the general public. Through multi-media and interactive presentations, it will help participants acquire an understanding and appreciation of children with disabilities and their education.
John Wills Lloyd began teaching children with disabilities in the 1960s. He earned a PhD from the University of Oregon in 1976 and then taught prospective teachers and researchers at Northern Illinois University and the University of Virginia for 40 years. Along the way he made the usual academic contributions (speeches, articles, chapters, books, editing) but he took the most joy from designing the activities that led up to students— whether they are 5 or 35 years old—having “aha moments.” Cooking and consuming yummy food with family and friends comes in a close second, though. Currently, he edits Special Education Today [https://www.SpecialEducationToday.com].
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