Center for American Progress Report: Expanding Education Access for Black Girls With Disabilities

Kelcie Miles

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/expanding-education-access-for-black-girls-with-disabilities/

February 15, 2022

Education systems and ableism must be recognized for the role they play in harming Black disabled girls. The education system punishes and disciplines those who differ from white, able-bodied cisgender men. This report first discusses the implications of this reality for Black girls with disabilities. Then, it briefly explores discipline disparities, disparities in special education, and the school-to-prison pipeline. Finally, the report provides recommendations to make schools more equitable; to decrease student interactions and involvement with the criminal justice system; and to make the education system more accessible to Black girls with disabilities.

Read the full report:

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/expanding-education-access-for-black-girls-with-disabilities/