Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, March 20, 2025, The Center for Learner Equity (CLE) joined the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), the Autism Society, the Council for Exceptional Children, and the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) for a virtual press conference discussing the unprecedented actions threatening the civil rights of students, particularly those with disabilities.
Disability rights leaders discussed the consequences of dismantling the Department of Education and offered actionable next steps for families, educators, advocates, and policymakers. Jennifer Coco, CLE’s Interim Executive Director, spoke alongside:
- Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez, CEO, NCLD
- Christopher Banks, President & CEO, Autism Society
- Denise Marshall, CEO, COPAA
- Chad Rummel, Executive Director, Council for Exceptional Children
A recording of the press conference can be found here.
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