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Photo of Joyce Ardell Jackson

Black History Month – Joyce Ardell Jackson

In April of 1977 Jackson was a participant in a disability rights sit-in led by disability rights advocate Judy Heumann. Along with approximately 150 severely disabled demonstrators, Jackson occupied the San Francisco regional offices of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare for over a month, demanding that Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 be enforced.

Feb 14
Photo of Claudia Gordon

Black History Month – Claudia Gordon

Claudia Gordon would eventually become first deaf female Black lawyer to graduate from law school and pursued a career centered around helping individuals with disabilities. 

Feb 08
Charter School Funding Considerations Book cover

CLE Co-founders Published in “Charter School Funding Considerations”

Charter School Funding Considerations examines charter schools through the lens of professionals and researchers in the field, providing readers with an overview of operational and funding issues related to these institutions. The Center for Learner Equity co-founders Paul O’Neill and Lauren Morando Rhim have written chapters in the book.

Feb 07
Photo of Renaldo Fowler

Black History Month – Renaldo Fowler

Throughout the month of February, the Center for Learner Equity will honor Black History Month by highlighting the contributions of Black people in disability rights and inclusion. This week we will spotlight Renaldo Fowler of the Arizona Center for Law Disability.

Feb 01
Feb 01
Bessie Blount Headshot

Black History Month – Bessie Blount

Throughout the course of 10 months, Blount designed her first prototype of what she called an “invalid feeder” utilizing a file, plastic, hammer, ice pick, dishes and boiling water to melt the plastic into a mold. To operate the device, a patient would bite down on a tube to activate a motor and a small amount of food would dispense through a spoon-shaped mouthpiece. Between each delivery of food, the device would automatically shut off to allow the patient time to chew.