U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona will deliver the opening remarks during a May 23 virtual summit about ways in which schools and colleges can support mental health needs and students with disabilities.
“As communities and our country heal and recover, it’s important to acknowledge that our students with disabilities have faced unique challenges amid the pandemic and that some long-standing inequities between students with disabilities and their peers were made worse during this time,” Dr. Cardona in a press release. “Ensuring that our students with disabilities receive a free, appropriate public education that meets their academic, social and emotional needs isn’t just written into law, it’s a moral obligation.”
Presented by the U.S. Department of Education, the summit will feature a series of panel discussions on key topics, among them:
• Supporting people with disabilities as they transition from school through career
• Addressing the mental health needs of students pursuing higher education
• Inclusion and access for students with disabilities in the context of IDEA implementation
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten is scheduled to deliver the closing remarks at the “Recovery to Thriving” summit, which begins at 12:30 p.m. ET on May 23.
To register for this free event, click here.
