Ep 155: Empowering Lifelong Learning for People with Disabilities

In this interview with Amy Fox, a leader in the intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) field, she discusses her work founding Learning Q, an online platform designed to make education more accessible through short, repeatable “microlearning” modules. Drawing on about 15 years of experience, she explains how the platform provides practical, skills-based content—such as independent living, job readiness, health, safety, and self-advocacy—tailored to learners with IDD, while also benefiting broader audiences. The platform emphasizes flexibility, engagement, and measurable outcomes, with high completion rates and significant skill improvement reported. Fox also highlights partnerships with organizations and states, the importance of expanding access through public programs, and her goal of reaching more individuals directly. She shares her personal motivation, including her background in education, therapeutic programs, and her son with Down syndrome, and concludes by emphasizing three core values: inclusion, lifelong learning, and maintaining hope for greater opportunities for people with disabilities.