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Purpose: In light of recent events in the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and actions that threaten the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the rights of more than 8 million children with disabilities, we invite you to join a grassroots virtual Town Hall for parents, teachers, and advocates for children with disabilities.

Speakers will share insights about recent events and discuss actions you can take. Together we will use our collective voice to compel the Administration to protect children
with disabilities and urge Congress to help protect the IDEA, whose sole purpose is to ensure equitable access and opportunity to education for every child with a disability.

If you need accommodations to access the event, please reach out to learningcenter@copaa.org. Captions are provided and the event is being recorded. 

Cohosts:
The Center for Learner Equity, The Arc of the United States, Council for Exceptional Children, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, National Center for Learning Disabilities, National Down Syndrome Congress

Panelists:
Jen Coco, Interim Executive Director, The Center for Learner Equity
Katy Neas, CEO, The Arc of the United States
Chad Rummel, CEO, Council for Exceptional Children
Denise Marshall, CEO, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
Jacqueline Rodriguez, CEO, National Center for Learning Disabilities
Stephanie Smith Lee, Policy and Advocacy Co-Director, National Down Syndrome Congress