John Schaffer

About John Schaffer

John Schaffer is an Academic Program Coordinator, Sr at Northern Arizona University’s Institute for Human Development, where he teaches two courses in the Disability Studies minor program and oversees the program’s administration. He is also a filmmaker who creates short documentary films in collaboration with people with disabilities and other neurodivergences. Mr. Schaffer is deeply committed to disability advocacy and to fostering inclusive environments, both physically accessible and attitudinally welcoming. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring the wild landscapes of Arizona with his family, finding restoration away from social and professional demands.