Alliance for Equitable Disability Inclusion in Education

In partnership with Durham Public Schools Foundation

AED in Ed is an alliance of community partners dedicated to disability equity and inclusion, promoting growth and leadership within our Durham Public School system to support students, families, and DPS staff. This work is a collaboration including the DPS Foundation, BE ME Occupational Therapy, CANDOR, B3 Coffee, Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint, Durham County Library, and Durham Public Schools Exceptional Children Department. Visit the Grow with Us page to learn more!

Who Are We Supporting?

We support DPS students with disabilities and the families, caregivers, support workers, and educators who serve them every day. Many of these students have had experiences of being overlooked, excluded, and misunderstood. Often they do not have the resources and support they need to thrive.

What We Want To See In DPS

We work for a school district where all students, including those with disabilities, deserve to experience full inclusion, equitable access to education, and dignity. We advocate for policies and practices reflecting the principles of disability justice.

We actively, intentionally, and passionately invest energy and resources into our schools to empower and uplift the needs, worth, and joy of disabled students so that they can learn, grow, thrive, and be safe and celebrated in their school community

Hear from some Disability Justice Ambassadors

"Awareness, visibility, and access are commonly desired outcomes for any project related to inclusion. With the Disability Justice Ambassador program, however, we seek to activate a culture shift. This is an accessible means for all DPS staff to grow in their ability to dream and implement disability justice programs, plans, and efforts."

Alliance for Equitable Disability Inclusion in Education

Who Are We Supporting?

What We Want To See In DPS

Hear from some Disability Justice Ambassadors

Our Goals

Increased transparency and shared knowledge around DPS's current practices, data, and staff vacancies.

Having disabled leadership within DPS district offices.

Increased training and continuing education workshops that center on disability justice.