This class is about understanding what truly inclusive classrooms and practices look, sound and feel like and implementing them together.
Unlock the transformative power of truly inclusive education with "Able-ness and Disability Justice." This course redefines our understanding of ability, moving beyond conventional views to embrace "able-ness" as a universal human continuum.
Through deeply personal narratives and practical frameworks, you will explore how to cultivate classroom environments and pedagogical approaches that ensure every child feels valued, capable, and connected. We delve into:
By shifting perspectives and integrating concrete practices, you will learn to dismantle pre-prejudice, become a stronger advocate, and cultivate a community where difference is celebrated, and solidarity is nurtured from the earliest ages. Empower yourself to create learning spaces where all individuals, regardless of their able-ness, are seen, supported, and thrive.
Educator, Writer and Activist for social change. Teaching children and adults from an anti-bias / anti-oppression perspective for over 30 years. Adjunct College Instructor and Education Consultant for Social Justice. Author of bestselling children's book: "All the Colors We Are" and teacher book: "Anti-bias Education in the Early Childhood Classroom."
