In this episode of Enhancing Equity in Elementary Education, host Stephen Hurley engages in an insightful Speaker’s Corner conversation with Ingrid Palmer, the founder of Focus on Ability and the Principal IDEAL Advocate at Realize. Ingrid shares about the importance of educational equity for students with disabilities, including her perspectives on inclusive practices and the role of language in fostering equity. Drawing from her extensive experiences and personal journey, Ingrid offers reflections on creating an educational landscape that is equitable and supportive of all students. 

Key takeaways include:

• Language in disability advocacy: The conversation highlights differing perspectives on language around disability.
• Promoting inclusive education: Ingrid discusses strategies for supporting students with disabilities in schools, and advocates for a collective lens and supporting equity to reduce stigma and enhance inclusion.
• Authentic community engagement: Emphasizing the need for community voices in decision-making, Ingrid calls for a shift in how institutions engage with communities, and advocates for community-led initiatives in addressing systemic barriers. 

A transcript for this podcast episode can be found on the 'Podcasts' page of the Educational Equity Symposium website.