Adriana Lia Friszman

Adriana Lia Friszman de Laplane holds a master’s degree (1993) and a doctorate in Education (1997) from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP), where she currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Human Development and Rehabilitation. Her research program, developed over the past several decades, focuses on health and educational public policies and practices related to the inclusion of various groups, particularly individuals with disabilities. The studies she leads are based on the idea that social practices are closely linked to policies. As such, she emphasizes the importance of understanding the history and principles behind both policies and practices to generate knowledge and analysis that can inform the improvement of existing policies, the creation of new ones, and the implementation of innovative practices. Her research spans various aspects of inclusion, including at different levels of the education system in Brazil, inclusion through employment policies, health services, and intersectoral policies. Furthermore, her research group is engaged in examining international trends in public policies regarding Assistive Technology, service delivery systems, and national plans, as well as exploring the role of universities in generating knowledge, shaping policies, and implementing practices.

Adriana Lia Friszman will be a visiting researcher at FDDI from February 10th 2025 to April 30th 2025.

Email: adrifri@unicamp.br