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SCA Q&A

SCA Q&A

In 2019, the school I taught at reinstated March as “Inclusion Month” – a month filled with speakers and fundraisers and events to promote the acceptance, respect, and inclusion of all individuals. So, in light of this, I took a couple of days to do something a bit different in my classroom. (What? I wasn’t actively test prepping!? It’s okay, I’m no longer a teacher.)

I said to my students, “The best way to learn about something is to ask questions, right? Now, part of Inclusion Month is learning about disabilities so you can better include people who have them. And lucky for you, you all personally know someone with a disability whom you can ask questions!”

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“WHAT’S WRONG WITH THEM?” – Explaining Disabilities to Kids

“WHAT’S WRONG WITH THEM?” – Explaining Disabilities to Kids

Picture this: you’re out in public with a four-year-old kid and come across someone in a wheelchair. Naturally, the child points and loudly asks, “WHAT’S WRONG WITH THEM?”

How do you respond?

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