The Town Hall centered around the realities, challenges and priorities for students with disabilities in Pre-K through college. The audience heard testimonials from educators, parents and students, followed by a panel of key stakeholders and changemakers who discussed opportunities for improvements to direct and systemic issues present in the education system.
Featuring:
- Rachel May, NYS Senator, 53rd District
- John Mannion, NYS Senator, 50th District
- Al Stirpe, NYS Assemblyperson, 127th District
- Kimberly Hill Ridley, New York State Chief Disability Officer
- Christopher Suriano, Assistant Commissioner of Special Education, NYS Education Department
- Christy Ashby, Director of the Center on Disability and Inclusion
- Beth Myers, Director of the Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education
- Irastina Reid, Director of Special Education, SCSD
- Lori Saile, Executive Director, Jowonio School