Michael Wehmeyer

Michael Lee Wehmeyer is Distinguished Professor Emeritus in and former chairperson of the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas. His research focused on self-determination and self-determined learning, the application of positive psychology and strengths-based approaches to disability, and the education of students with intellectual or developmental disabilities. He is past Director and Senior Scientist at Kansas University's Beach Center on Disability. He also formerly directed the Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities.