As part of the third event in the Education Series, Ricki Sabia discussed "Universal Design for Learning: Meaningful Access to the Curriculum for all Students."

Ricki Sabia resides in Silver Spring, Maryland, and is the mom of David, a college student, and Stephen, who has Down syndrome and is fully included in regular 10th grade classes at his neighborhood high school. She is a graduate of Georgetown University and the University of Maryland School of Law. Ms. Sabia has been an advocate for children with disabilities and their families since 1992. In 2002 she joined the Policy Center at the National Down Syndrome Society, where she is currently the Associate Director. In that capacity, Ms. Sabia chairs the National Universal Design for Learning Task Force and is on three national advisory committees for federally funded projects on assessments for student with disabilities. She is also a nationally recognized speaker on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (formerly the Child Left Behind Act), Universal Design for Learning, and strategies for inclusive education.