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Imperative : Access, Equity, Progress

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Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month: DEI/SES Honors Ashley Meissner

By MSDE DEI/SES | March 31, 2021

This #cerebralpalsyawarenessmonth, we honor the memory of Ashley Meissner, daughter of DEI/SES family support specialist Kelly Meissner. Ashley was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and was a happy, sassy young lady who taught us all about the power of inclusion in school & community.

Family support specialist Kelly Meissner — Kelly Meissner, Ashley’s mother

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