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Accurate Disability Representation In Mass Media: 8 Powerful Film and Television Performances By Actors With Disabilities
It’s unavoidable. Whether you’re watching the evening news, a Saturday morning cartoon, scrolling through your social feeds, or capping off a long day with your favorite reality show, mass media in all shapes and forms, is always around us. Film and television especially, cast a wider, more influential net. They transport you to another world.…
Read MoreChildren’s Mental Health Awareness | How to Help
Respecting National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week – May 1st – May 7th Helping kids embrace the fun of childhood is at the heart of what we do, but we know that’s easier said than done. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and on May 7th, we focus on how mental health impacts kids…
Read MoreLet Lived Experience Be The Guide
It’s hard to believe, but I have now been writing this weekly post for almost a decade! Each week, I reflect on the progress made by our KIT team and the broader society toward making the world a more inclusive place for kids. I know that kids who are raised with inclusion will grow up…
Read More2019 Disability Holiday Gift Guide
If you’re looking for some last minute gift ideas, please consider checking out the 2019 Disability Holiday Gift Guide curated by our KIT friend and disability rights advocate Emily Ladau. Shopping from this guide is a great way to fuel your passion and support disabled makers, artists, and small business owners. This year’s guide also…
Read MoreReady for College!
Greetings! Today I want to start with a #FlashbackFriday. Last December many of us gathered in San Diego to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of KIT and to dive into current trends in inclusive practice. One of our favorite parts of the day was a presentation by our board member Beth Foraker and her son Patrick about…
Read MoreIt’s Testing Season…
… And there’s a lot of tension in the air. At least at my school, teachers are constantly talking about standards and data and rigor. Everyone is stressed out! I needed to take a break from the testing madness and get some thoughts out about why I do what I do and who exactly I…
Read MoreAdaptive Bike Giveaway– The Friendship Circle
Do you remember the freedom you felt, the confidence you gained, the pride you had when you received your first bike? The Great Bike Giveaway will help give children with special needs the same feeling you had when that shiny new bike arrived at your home. For the forth consecutive year Friendship Circle is holding the…
Read MoreDocument, Report, Support–Stepping Stones for Independence
Two summers ago, I worked at an inclusive camp as a one-on-one aide for a little boy with autism. At the beginning of the summer, all one-on-one counselors were trained in how to best support kids with special needs and the protocols for administering medications, writing incident reports, and more. As dry as some of this material…
Read MoreTalking to Kids About Disability and He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named
Last week, we posted videos on how adults can talk about disability with other adults. This week, we’d like to talk a bit on how to create meaningful conversation about disability with kids. We recently came across this AMAZING post on how to talk to kids about disability. This is a topic that often comes up in our…
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