With World Down Syndrome Day and Autism Awareness Month right around the corner, this is the perfect time to think about hosting your own disability awareness day to help students throughout your school better understand different types of disabilities! Last year, I used this Disability Awareness Day Kit from The Bender Bunch to host a schoolwide awareness day for 3rd-5th graders. I was lucky enough to have a principal that let me get a sub for the day to run this wonderful event. I set aside about an hour and 15 minutes per session and did each grade level at their own time. For the event, I sent out parent volunteer forms and got parents to sign up for a time slot to help run a table! Traci from The Bender Bunch included so many great things for me to use during this event. There are some things that you need to grab ahead of time that you'll see in my pictures, but overall it was really just making copies, finding volunteers, and setting up the stations! For my event, I created my own questionnaire to send out to teachers about a week before the event to have their students fill out. This gave me a great idea what they knew about disabilities already, what questions they had, etc. They answered a very similar questionnaire after the event so I could see what they learned! I also spend about 15 minutes at the end of the the event talking to each grade level about ways they can be a good friend to someone with a disability, asking them questions about what they learned, and answering any lingering questions. Overall, it was a GREAT success! In the future, I'd love to do it again (with help!). I did this event last year all on my own and although it turned out amazing, I would love to do it again with a little less stress (and someone to help me answer questions, those kids had some awesome questions!). Each station was set up at a table like this with everything you needed to run the station smoothly! I grabbed a bunch of gloves from our school lost and found and had the students trying to pick up pennies, tie their shoes, etc. It was eye opening for them! Finger spelling word puzzles, these were awesome! One of our stations had Google Chromebooks set up with a couple different things. One was white noise where they had to listen to the white noise while doing the specified activity. I also had some set up to show them a video through the eyes of someone with Autism. They all loved this! I e-mailed the Autism video to classroom teachers in case someone didn't get a turn. You can see the video HERE. I loved this station. All of the kids were like "I can't see that!!!" and I'm like "that's the point ;-)" haha! Have you ever done something similar at your school? If not, I highly recommend doing it! This event was a huge eye opener and big hit!
33 Awesome Disability Awareness Activities and Games for Students of All Ages, special section for elementary or younger students.
33 Awesome Disability Awareness Activities and Games for Students of All Ages, special section for elementary or younger students.
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resources, equipment, discounts, leads, scholarships and more, for adults with disabilities (aged 18 and older)
This product is perfect of upper elementary and middle school students. It is intended to raise students awareness and generate discussion about acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities. Includes: - 6 centers or mini lessons geared towards disability awareness. (5-10 minutes each) - introduction to person first language - discussion questions and links to resources.
October is Disability Awareness month, but it's so much more than awareness... it's about acceptance and seeing people, our students, for who they are. FREE Disability Awareness bulletin board display. Only at Mrs. D's Corner.
33 Awesome Disability Awareness Activities and Games for Students of All Ages, special section for elementary or younger students.
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I am a young adult who grew up with autism and struggled to fit in socially with my peers. I am now on a mission to teach about disability awareness, acceptance and inclusion. I created the ABC's of disability awareness that is a great resource to teach students what their peers with disabilities ne...
Safety awareness can be a very abstract concept for our students… yet it is such an important one! We need to find ways to break the concept down into more understandable chunks and build the language needed for emergencies. Here are some ideas for breaking it down and build those crucial life skills. Personal Information ... Read More about Teaching Students With Disabilities About Safety
As I sit here trying to think of the best way to give you a general overview of disabilities that is simple enough for students to understand, I will admit I’m a bit overwhelmed at such a task! There are just so many different disabilities and levels of those disabilities that it would be nearly impossible for me to cover all of them! So in an effort to simplify things for your students I have chosen a few of the most common disabilities to review. I apologize if I’ve missed any that you were ho
Help spread disability acceptance and awareness with this set of posters meant for high schoolers and/or teachers! These posters will print clearly up to 3x the size of standard paper, and can be hung around the school, hung in a classroom, used for a disability event, used for training, used for disability awareness month, etc.! 15 high-quality posters included, created by and in collaboration with those in the disability community. Looking for the Elementary /Middle School version? Click here! Poster topics include: 1. Disability 2. Masking 3. Neurodivergent 4. Neurodiverse 5. Neurodiversity 6. Neurotypical 7. Invisible Disability 8. Developmental Disability 9. Learning Disability 10. Physical Disability 11. Accessibility 12. Accommodations 13. Person-First Language 14. Identity-First Language 15. Mental Health Conditions Grab a FREE poster on Ableism here! _________________________________ ✧ HOW CAN YOU EARN TPT CREDITS? Your feedback is valued as it helps me improve and create better resources! When you LEAVE A REVIEW, TpT gives you credits that you can use toward future purchases! _________________________________ ✧ HOW CAN YOU FIND OUT ABOUT FREE, NEW & DISCOUNTED ITEMS? ✧ Follow me on TPT for updates & discounts on new product _________________________________ ✧ Let’s Connect! ✧ ✧ Join my EMAIL LIST for weekly free activities, lessons, teaching tips, and more! ✧ FACEBOOK ✧ INSTAGRAM ✧ YOUTUBE ✧ PINTEREST _________________________________ ✧ TERMS OF USE ✧ ✧ Copyrights reserved to Laine Shields (Transition Abilities) ✧ This purchase includes a license for one teacher only for personal use in their classroom/with their caseload. ✧ You will receive a discount if you purchase multiple licenses. ✧ Licenses are non-transferable, meaning they can not be given from one teacher to another. ✧ No part of this resource may be shared with colleagues or used by an entire grade level, school, or district without purchasing the proper number of licenses. ✧ This resource may not be uploaded to the internet in any form, including classroom/personal websites or network drives, unless the site is password protected & is only to be accessed by students. _________________________________ ✧ CREDITS ✧ All images within this product are open source/ public domain via Pixabay.com & Canva.com . All images used within TPT covers, thumbnails & previews are created using Canva & images are either from Pixabay.com or Canva.com. All fonts used within this product are open source via Google Fonts™ _________________________________ ✧ See store for more social skills, life skills, vocational skills, and transition planning resources! ✧ MORE DISABILITY RESOURCES - Disability Awareness Unit Lesson - Autism Acceptance Lesson - Mental Health Awareness Lesson
Easily host your own Disability Awareness Day at your school with this kit! Holding a Disability Awareness Day is a great way to not only increase awareness and acceptance, but it decreases bullying and helps general education students to better understand these special individuals. This kit will allow students to experience what it may be like to have a particular disability. Using this kit students will get to rotate through six stations completing 2-3 activities in each station that cover six disabilities/impairments; and includes vision impairment, hearing impairment, physical impairment, Autism/communication impairment, intellectual disability, and learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Everything is ready to go and the suggestion and teacher instruction page will walk you through it every step of the way! Teacher and parent letter templates are included and a pretest and posttest are also provided! The ending results of the event are priceless. The students at your school will be talking about it for days after. Download the preview to see every page in this kit. What’s Included: Letter to teachers template Letter to Parents template Blank Letterhead to create your own letter Center Activity Sheet Teacher Quick Guide with instructions 6 Center Full Page Task Cards 6 Center Number Signs Choice strips for “Show Me” Center Choice strips for “Picture This” Center Choice strips for “Blind Drawing” Center “Blurred Vision” Passage German Test F’s Test “Brain Scatter” Center Card “Mixed Up” Center Passage Sign Language Phrases Picture symbols for “Picture This” Center Links to all other activities Pre & Posttest All you’ll need to gather: Paper Pencils Markers Cotton Balls Yard Sticks Masking Tape Blindfolds Sandpaper Containers with lids Pennies Socks or gloves Radio/listening center *Everything else is included and ready to go, leaving very little prep for you! It's that simple! Plan a Disability Awareness/Acceptance Day event at your school today! Check out this blog post to see it in action: http://www.thebenderbunch.com/2017/04/how-to-host-successful-disability.html
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Ever wonder what Specific Learning Disability your Special Ed student or students have and what it means to have that disability? This chart helps Special Ed and General Ed teachers understand specific learning disabilities and how they can help accommodate to the student(s) so they can learn the best way possible. As a Resource Teacher, I created this chart to help students in my caseload. I distributed this chart to my Administrators, Paraprofessionals, and my caseloads' other teachers, all of whom loved it! They all had a better understanding of the students' disability and followed the accommodations they were able to do. How did I do this? After reading through my caseloads' IEPs, I wrote down each of their processing disorders. Then, under each disability, I typed in each of my caseloads' names. Easy!! You are now helping your students and fellow teachers!! Specific Learning Disabilities Chart by Mayette Bernardo is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Cookie23.
Disability Pride Month Bundle - Celebrate Inclusion and Empowerment! Ignite your students' curiosity and foster a sense of empathy and understanding with this comprehensive Disability Pride Month Bundle. Designed for 3rd to 5th grade classrooms, this digital product is the perfect resource to promote inclusivity, educate students about disability history, and celebrate the achievements of remarkable individuals with disabilities. Although Disability Pride Month is observed in July, this bundle can easily be used in August and serve as a launchpad for an inclusive year of heritage month celebrations! With a variety of engaging materials, such as picture book lists, Google Slide presentations, bulletin board resources, biography passages, and historical event materials, this bundle will enrich your students' learning experience while promoting diversity and respect in the classroom. Included in this bundle: List of Picture Books and free resources: Discover a carefully curated collection of picture books that explore the experiences of individuals with disabilities. These captivating stories will engage your students' imaginations while fostering empathy and understanding. I have also linked to a variety of free resources, appropriate for elementary classrooms, from around the internet Google Slide Presentation: Engage your students with a multimedia presentation featuring relevant videos and thought-provoking discussion questions. This interactive resource will encourage lively classroom conversations and deepen students' knowledge about disability history and culture. Bulletin Board Resources: Transform your classroom into a vibrant and inclusive space with these eye-catching bulletin board resources. The set includes a colorful banner, posters featuring historical photos, and inspiring quotes related to disability pride. Easily decorate your classroom while showcasing the importance of nclusion. Biographies and Biography Posters: Introduce your students to five extraordinary heroes with disabilities through accessible biography passages. Explore the lives and accomplishments of Helen Keller, Temple Grandin, Christopher Reeve, Anita Cameron, and Stevie Wonder. Each biography passage is accompanied by a biography poster, providing an opportunity for students to delve deeper into the lives of these remarkable individuals. Historical Events and Posters: Deepen your students' understanding of Disability Rights activism by exploring three pivotal events in disability history. The bundle includes informative passages and accompanying posters that allow students to reflect on these significant moments independently. Utilize this Disability Pride Month Bundle to cultivate a classroom environment that embraces diversity, fosters empathy, and empowers all students. By celebrating the achievements and experiences of individuals with disabilities, you will help create a more inclusive and compassionate society. Note: While Disability Pride Month is observed in July, this versatile bundle can be used throughout the year to promote a comprehensive understanding of disabilities, diversities, and differently abled people. Download the Disability Pride Month Bundle today and embark on an inclusive journey of discovery and celebration!
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