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Supporting Immigrant Students with Disabilities during Trump 2.0

April 29, 2025 by Alejandra Vázquez Baur

An illustration of a teacher standing with a student seated in a wheelchair in front of a desk and they ae talking

The Trump administration has enacted several inhumane immigration policies that have already had devastating consequences on the health, stability, and safety of immigrant communities. Some of the most acutely impacted individuals are immigrant students with disabilities, their parents, and the staff that provides critical mandated services.

Moderators

Alejandra Vázquez Baur, fellow, The Century Foundation
Kings Floyd, research and policy associate, The Century Foundation

Featuring

Rita Rodriguez Engberg, director of immigrant students’ rights, Advocates for Children of New York
Johileny Meran, programs and operations assistant, American Association of People with Disabilities
Chidinma A. Ojiaku, Ed.S, intervention specialist for deaf/hard of hearing multilingual newcomers
Jane Kim, educator and advocate

Presented by The Century Foundation.

Content note: This piece was originally published by the Century Foundation as part of the National Newcomer Network. As of August 2026, the National Newcomer Network has transitioned to EdTrust. This previously published content is maintained on this site for informational and historical reference.