Anjali Forber-Pratt
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements
Read about the latest faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements. Read MoreNov 24, 2020
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New research documents how COVID-19 multiplies stress and trauma for people with disabilities
A November article published in Rehabilitation Psychology reviews research on disabilities and COVID-19 to help rehabilitation psychologists mitigate the effects of the added stress of the pandemic. In addition, the work addresses how systemic discrimination against people with disabilities intersects with other forms of inequity. Read MoreNov 4, 2020
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Ask an Expert: What do people with disabilities face during the pandemic?
Anjali Forber-Pratt, assistant professor at Vanderbilt Peabody College, partnered with the American Psychological Association to compile resources to help people with disabilities navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreMay 20, 2020
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Disability is not a dirty word; ‘handi-capable’ should be retired
Disability identity advocates say euphemisms for the word 'disability' diminish and erase disability from the picture. Read MoreApr 23, 2019
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Paralympian, disability rights scholar to speak at McGugin Center Oct. 9
Anjali Forber-Pratt, an elite wheelchair racer and Peabody College professor, will discuss "The Paralympic Movement" Oct. 9 as part of a new series sponsored by Vanderbilt's Sports and Society Initiative. Read MoreSep 27, 2018
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Vanderbilt education faculty to showcase research at AERA April 13-17
The AERA annual conference, “The Dreams, Possibilities and Necessity of Public Education,” will be held in New York City. Read MoreApr 10, 2018
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Olympic-size goals drive Paralympian and Peabody professor
Courage and determination runs through the veins of two-time Paralympian and Vanderbilt professor Anjali Forber-Pratt. Now, she's using her drive in research and advocacy on disability rights. Read MoreMar 7, 2018
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Vanderbilt scholars honored for supporting women in sport
Anjali Forber-Pratt and Sharon Shields will be honored at the SHAPE America National Convention and Expo March 20–24 in Nashville. Read MoreFeb 27, 2018
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Paralympian, disability rights scholar to speak at South Korean conference
Forber-Pratt is an elite wheelchair racer who earned two bronze medals at the Paralympic Games. Read MoreJan 26, 2018
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Vanderbilt disability rights activist named to ‘Emerging Scholars’ list
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education has selected Vanderbilt professor Anjali Forber-Pratt for its 2018 Emerging Scholars issue. Read MoreJan 25, 2018
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Nine from Vanderbilt receive SEC faculty travel grants for 2016-17
Now in its fifth year, the SEC Faculty Travel Program provides support for selected Southeastern Conference faculty members to collaborate with colleagues at other SEC member institutions. Read MoreOct 7, 2016
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Professor, Paralympian chosen to evaluate Reeve Foundation’s Paralysis Resource Center
Vanderbilt's Anjali Forber-Pratt has been awarded a grant to evaluate and bolster spinal cord injury resources. Read MoreSep 29, 2016
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Kudos: Read about faculty and staff awards, appointments and achievements
Read about the latest faculty and staff awards, appointments and achievements. Read MoreMar 31, 2016
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements
Read about faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements. Read MoreNov 23, 2015