Archive for October 2014
November’s Advo-KIT of the Month is…
…Kimberly Brown, Associate Executive Director of Kids’ Country, located in Danville, CA! We are so thrilled to share Kimberly’s interview with all of you. Enjoy! When were you first introduced to inclusion? Why did you choose to become a champion for inclusion? * I was introduced to inclusion when I was a little girl through my cousin…
Read More“Normal… Is a Dryer Setting”
My most recent hobby has been binge-watching TED talks. I could sit for hours and watch talk after talk. For those of you who have not seen many TED talks, I suggest you start. They are short (fifteen minutes or so) videos of people sharing their passions, and they are really inspiring! I’ve learned so…
Read MoreCan We Teach Our Kids To Stop Staring?
This week, we feature Jen Lee Reeves, founder and writer of Born Just Right, a blog about her daughter, Jordan, who has a limb difference. We were so touched by her post about staring that we wanted to share it here! Thank you, Jen, for letting us share it! We hope this will encourage conversation about…
Read MoreVote for Ezra!
This week, we received a message from a proud mom. Her 9-year-old son, Ezra, has been selected as a finalist for Sports Illustrated SportsKid of the Year. Of the six finalists, he is the only athlete with a physical disability. Ezra has set seven national track and field records, is a great basketball and football…
Read MoreThe Word I Hate More Than Anything
There’s a word that makes my stomach drop, my fists clench, and my eyes sting. You probably guessed it…the “r-word.” I think often about the right way to teach kids about the meaning of that word and how to respond when I hear kids use it. In the majority of cases, whether it is used…
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