Helena often speaks of the educators in her life who understand and accommodate her multiple – and invisible – learning disabilities as her “Champions.” Becky Pringle, the President of the NEA, was so taken with Helena’s concept of champions that the NEA has partnered with Helena to do a national campaign with her to reach the NEA’s 3 million educators with important information about disability rights and inclusion.
Helena is a keynote speaker for the NEA, the nation’s largest labor union with over three million members. Helena spoke in a plenary session on the topic of Disability Justice.
“Dear Helena,…you reminded us ‘to help educate those who hinder us’ by helping to right the systems that diminish those with disabilities, working to end ableism, and by supporting those with disabilities who are leading the way for disability rights.
On behalf of 3 million NEA members across this nation, I thank you for sharing your wisdom and superpowers with the very people who are poised to make a difference in every child’s life.
In solidarity,
Becky Pringle
President, National Education Association”
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