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Disabled World Editors, Writers and Contributors

Meet the editors, writers, and contributors behind Disabled World (DW). Each profile below outlines the author's background, credentials, lived experience, and areas of expertise - from disability advocacy, special education, and autism to accessible travel, disability rights, and public policy. Founded in 2004 by editor-in-chief Ian Langtree, Disabled World publishes original articles, personal stories, research summaries, and news submitted by contributors from Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Nepal, and beyond. All submitted work is reviewed against Disabled World editorial and quality standards before publication, and full biographies are linked from each profile so readers can judge the experience behind every article.

Disabled World Editors and Contributors*

Ian Langtree

Ian C. Langtree Ian was born and grew up in Australia. Since then, he has traveled and lived in numerous locations and currently resides in Montreal, Canada. Ian is the founder, a writer, and editor-in-chief of Disabled World (www.disabled-world.com). Work researched and written by Ian for Disabled World has been cited by the United Nations, the Library of Congress, and in more than 80 scholarly publications across pediatrics, public health, and disability studies. You can follow Ian on LinkedIn, or in his bio.

Tsara Shelton

Tsara Shelton Tsara is a published author who has lived in the U.S. and currently resides in Canada. Tsara is the author of Spinning in Circles and Learning From Myself, and a columnist and contributing editor to Disabled World. Tsara Shelton's writings cover a diverse range of topics, generally with a focus on family and autism. In her words, "Tsara Shelton is a writer of musings, sipper of coffee. Having learned life exploring the edges of society, through storytelling she finds her footing in the world - as a mom, wife, daughter, and citizen." Visit .

Lexx Che

Lexx Che Lexx is a Systems Builder, Narrative Architect, author, independent journalist, and researcher with nearly 20 years of experience. His work spans more than 1,000 projects across strategy, design, technology, digital ecosystems, organizational transformation, identity, and decision architecture. In medicine and healthcare, he brings 15 years of experience creating visual identity systems, developing and repositioning brands, and delivering digital transformations and complex digital ecosystems for private clinics and large healthcare networks. Visit .

Paul Dodenhoff

Paul Dodenhoff Paul Dodenhoff hails from the U.K. and has been writing articles for Disabled World for many years to raise awareness of disability hate crime and other disability issues. From age 16, he has taken a keen interest in equality and environmental issues and has been involved in many anti-racist, anti-sexist, and environmental campaigns. Visit for comprehensive insights into his background, expertise, and accomplishments.

Kathleen M. Cleaver

Kathleen M. Cleaver Kathleen from Pennsylvania, U.S., is a popular contributor of personal life stories and disability articles to Disabled World. Kathleen holds a Bachelor's degree in elementary education and the education of children whose primary disability is a visual impairment, and worked as a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI). During her thirty-year career as a teacher, Kathleen received the Penn-Del AER Elinor Long Award and the AER Membership Award for her service and contributions to the education of children with visual impairments. Visit .

Jalasa Sapkota

Jalasa Sapkota Jalasa Sapkota is a visually impaired writer, researcher, and advocate for disability inclusion from Nepal. With a background as a former Research Assistant at Diverse Patterns Limited and now as a Resource Person for the International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment's (ICEVI) Gender Equality and Women's Rights Task Group, she has dedicated her career to advancing the rights and opportunities of persons with disabilities. Visit for comprehensive insights into her background, expertise, and accomplishments.

Dr. Lynette Louise

Dr. Lynette Louise Dr. Lynette Louise is an artist and an academic, a brainiac and a goofball, a healer and a heat-seeking missile. She is a rock and a free spirit, and most of all, she is the loving mother of an intense, colorful, demanding brood of eight adult children (five with special needs). As her children moved on and other special needs parents asked for her tips and tricks, Lynette honed the skill of teaching what she intuitively understood - her unique ability to see everyone as capable while respecting their uncommon challenges. Visit .

Victor Block

Victor Block Victor Block has been a travel journalist for many years and has traveled to nearly 80 countries. He has written for major newspapers, magazines, and travel websites and served as an editor of Fodor's Travel Guides. He is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers and the North American Travel Journalists Association. Victor is a regular contributor of reviews to the Disabled World travel section. Visit for further insights into his background, expertise, and accomplishments.

Thomas C. Weiss

Ability Lane Thomas C. Weiss is from the U.S.; he earned his Master's degree at Antioch University, Seattle, in Whole Systems Design/Organizational Psychology. Other qualifications include: Independent pursuits related to Disability Studies; Bachelor of Arts, Western Washington University; Associate of Technical Arts, Edmonds Community College. Writing about politics interests him due to the diversity of issues presented. Visit for insights into his background, expertise, and accomplishments.

Pavlo Kuliuk

Pavlo Kuliuk was born in Russia, grew up in Ukraine, and achieved professional success in the U.S. Pavlo's articles and poems are published in Australia, North America, and Europe. In recent years, he has collaborated regularly with Australian Rural and Regional News (Australia), Red Hook Daily Catch and OpEd News (U.S.), and Disabled World (Canada). Kuliuk's individual publications are in Forbes (Kazakhstan), Rural 21 (Germany), London Loves Business (U.K.), KARREP (India), RealClearDefense (RCD), ChangeLinks, Daily Caller (U.S.), and many others. Visit for insights into his background, expertise, and accomplishments.

Kelley A. Pasmanick

Kelley A. Pasmanick resides in the U.S. As a person writing about disability, who also has personal experience with disability, she is attempting to make it visible. Her goal is to write about the humanity of disability, to strip the subject of disability from only being spoken about in unattached, unaffected medical jargon. Visit for insights into her background, expertise, and accomplishments.

Information, News, and Updates Received by Us

Freelance Writers (Worldwide) - We often accept and publish informative articles from freelance writers and journalists whose work passes Disabled World editorial and quality requirements.

Press Releases (Worldwide) - Many people rely on Disabled World as their regular source of disability news, current affairs, and coming events. To keep our visitors up to date, Disabled World supplements our material by publishing interesting and informative press releases related to health and disability submitted by journalists, world organizations, and various world government sectors, such as:

*Important

Unless noted otherwise, contributors should NOT be considered health or medical professionals, although they might have extensive experience in certain areas.

While we aim to provide accurate, up-to-date information, our content is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Consult a qualified professional about your specific situation.

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