Renaldo Fowler

Renaldo is a Senior Staff Advocate with Disability Rights Arizona (DRAZ) where he has been employed since 1984. Renaldo joined DRAZ following his graduation from Arizona State University and has worked in the disability advocacy field for four decades.

He has been a voice in the state regarding racial discrimination, bias discipline practices, as well as the disproportionality, over identification and underserved needs of African American students in special education.

Renaldo is also co-founder of the African American Conference on Disabilities (AACD). The AACD is a premier comprehensive disability conference in the United States that addresses the intersection between race and disability.

When the Rules Keep Changing: Making Sense of Today’s Education Climate

There’s a growing sense of unease in education right now—and for good reason. Policy changes are happening fast, and not all of them reflect the voices of educators or the realities of classrooms. This panel brings together school leaders, legislators, and educators to help unpack what’s shifting, what’s at stake, and how to stay grounded in what matters most: supporting students. We’ll talk openly about the challenges, share practical strategies, and offer space for connection in a time when many educators feel overwhelmed by what’s ahead.