What civil rights enforcement cuts mean for students with disabilities

By: David Edward DeMatthews

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 1,767

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago


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Felicita Piñón weighed just 1 pound at birth. She was later diagnosed with cerebral palsy that requires her to use a power wheelchair, and she also has learning and emotional challenges. Yet despite these obstacles, Felicita, now an eighth grade student, is just like any other happy, active teenager who hasn’t let her disability limit her. She also did something remarkable that’s not typical of most teens – in 2025, she testified against …

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