Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this conversation features powerful insights from leaders shaping the future of inclusive education: Coretta Martin, Founder & CSO of IEP&ME; Simone Wright, Chief of Academics at Denver Public Schools; Sandy Lacey, Executive Director of Innovation at Perkins School for the Blind; Jack Lynch, CEO of HMH; and Craig Powell, CEO of Everway. Moderated by Meredith Rosenberg, Partner & Co-founder at NU Advisory Partners.

This compelling discussion centers on a vital question: How can we design learning systems that empower students with disabilities—and, in doing so, improve better outcomes for all? From AI-driven personalized tools and accessible technology to district-wide strategies and workforce-readiness programs, panelists share real-world approaches that are breaking down barriers.

From Classroom to Career: Breaking Barriers for Students with Disabilities