Ben Edwards

Ben Edwards holds a B.S. in Cultural Studies from the University of Central Missouri and a graduate certificate in Disability Studies from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He works as an assistant researcher at the KU Center on Developmental Disabilities and has worked as a Program Enrichment Coordinator, resident advisor and co-instructor for UMKC’s Propel Program, which served postsecondary students with disabilities. Ben has been a collaborator and co-investigator on +D19many federally funded grants at KUCD, and is also part of the education and training team alongside Lauren. He also serves on the executive board of Neurodiverse KC, a local organization run by self-advocates.