I’ve had to advocate for my son since his birth regarding his health, and for the last 3 years regarding his public education. The repeal or scaling back of the ACA could have drastic impacts on my son’s ability to get medical care in the future. I’m concerned that many public schools don’t properly follow IDEA, and that under DeVos and Trump the situation is likely to get worse. Finally, I’m concerned about how Trump has engaged individuals with disabilities in his business dealings and during the campaign. Rights for the disabled were largely one through public collective action. I’m proud to be able to participate in such an action, even if only virtually.

Kevin Timpe teaches philosophy at Calvin College. His son is multiply disabled and was denied a FAPE in a LRE in their public school in Idaho. As a result, Kevin (along with some friends) started an educational advocacy non-profit, some details of which can be found here: http://kevintimpe.com/22advocacy.html