Faculty and Staff
Ruth Freedman
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Associate Professor
Dr. Freedman joined the School in 1984 as an adjunct assistant professor and
became a full-time faculty member in 1990. She was appointed Associate Dean for
Academic Affairs in 2003. Dr. Freedman's research and policy interests include
mental retardation and developmental disabilities, particularly in regard to
families, health care decision-making, end-of-life care issues, and ethics. Her
recent projects have focused on physical health, mental health, and quality of
life of adults with intellectual disabilities. She has also conducted research
on family and consumer service utilization and satisfaction with supports. Dr.
Freedman received her master's and doctoral degrees from Brandeis University.
