Maribel Gardea
Maribel Gardea is a dedicated mother from San Antonio, Texas, who has fought tirelessly for her son with cerebral palsy, advocating for the necessary educational tools to support his communication needs. Her persistence led to the acquisition of an eye gaze device for her son after invoking federal protections under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Gardea has voiced concerns over the potential dismantling of the Department of Education, fearing it will strip resources and protections crucial for disabled children like her son.
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Maribel Gardea spent years trying to convince Texas’ San Antonio Public Schools that her 14-year-old son needed an eye gaze device in the classroom.
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