Dr. Pavan John Antony is a professor of Special Education at Adelphi University. He has been actively involved in national and international research focused on issues related to disability, special education, cultural issues, disparities in higher education, life after high school and college for individuals with disabilities. Dr. Antony is the author of the books: Segregation Hurts, College for Students with Disabilities: We Do Belong, Creating Culturally Competent Teachers in Higher Education: As a Consequence of Cultural Immersion. He has contributed to book chapters and is the author of several articles in peer reviewed journals on issues related to disability and special education.