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IDEA at 50: Why IDEA Matters to Families
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IDEA at 50: Why IDEA Matters to Families

Elena Hung and her daughter, Xiomara, talk about the importance of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and what they hope for the future.

Advancing Racial Equity and Justice, Access to Affordable Early Care and Education, Disability, +5 More

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Xiomara’s story highlights how the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) opens doors to students with disabilities—providing them with access to inclusive classrooms, essential services, and the chance to learn, grow, and thrive alongside their peers.

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Author

Mia Ives-Rublee

Senior Director, Disability Justice Initiative

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Olivia Mowry

Video Producer

Toni Pandolfo

Video Producer, Production

Hai-Lam Phan

Senior Director, Creative

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Disability Justice Initiative

We promote policies to ensure disabled people of color and those most marginalized by ableism and other forms of oppression can participate in the economy and democracy.

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