Families across the country have faced long-standing barriers to education for loved ones with disabilities, with some individuals excluded from learning opportunities until well into adolescence. While one case involved delayed access to schooling until high school, another reflects an even more extreme exclusion—nearly two decades without enrollment. These experiences highlight systemic challenges in ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all, regardless of ability. The stories underscore ongoing debates about inclusion, policy gaps, and the personal toll of delayed learning.
Susan Popkin has a brother-in-law who was kept out of traditional education until high school. David Bateman has a brother-in-law who couldn’t enroll for the first 17 years of his life. These stories ...
