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Diane is the mother of an adult son with autism, a journey that has informed her work and passion as a dedicated advocate for individuals with disabilities and their families. Since 1997, she has contributed her personal perspective and professional expertise to non-profit agencies that offer peer-based support, parent and provider education, and support to advocacy efforts. She resolutely believes that she and her family have benefited from DEI and is committed to advocating for these efforts to continue.
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Dismantling DEI and Special Education – by Diane Storman

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How anti-DEI initiatives
may impact students

We typically view Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs through the prism of race and culture. However, there is a profound connection between DEI principles and the progress made in Special Education over the past 50 years, especially in the context of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), passed in 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), passed in 1990. Expanding rights and opportunities for students with disabilities is deeply intertwined with broader shifts in thinking about inclusion and access.

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