VIDBE-Q Volume 68 Issue 1
Adam graduated with his Ph.D. from Texas Tech University in the Spring of
2022. His dissertation, "A Critical Theory Analysis of Educational Experiences of
College Students Who are Congenitally Deafblind" was a qualitative study that
delved into the factors impacting college students who are born deafblind from
their perspective and their family's perspective. His dissertation is unique because
he examined an understudied population of individuals. He examined the social
and educational experiences of individuals born deafblind in the college setting,
their prior educational experiences in their K-12 academic settings, and the
supports and services they were currently receiving at their college. He used
qualitative methodology and a Critical DeafBlind Theory for his research.
Adam's research has the potential to have long-term impacts on the field of
deafblindness, specifically regarding the rights and experiences of college students
who are congenitally deafblind.
Congratulations, Dr. Graves, DVIDB's Dissertation of the Year Award
Winner!
