Skip to main content

Promote Disability Awareness

Disability awareness can help against harmful stigmas and stereotypes. People with disabilities should speak on issues and experiences that are unique to their lives. Increasing awareness of these issues creates an interconnected global community.

Overcoming Obstacles

Check out Overcoming Obstacles, a TedTalk with Steven Claunch revisiting how he never allowed his disability to ruin his life but how he learned to adapt to the unique situations of life. 

Watch the video here: 

 Challenges for People with Disabilities

Another valuable part of encouraging disability awareness is learning specific terms and abbreviations related to the disability community. For example, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas. Read more here: https://ballardbrief.byu.edu/issue-briefs/challenges-for-people-with-disabilities 

Increasing physical activity among adults with disabilities

Another beneficial resource is the Disability Awareness Activity Packet for teaching students about disabilities. The packet is also valuable for anyone interested in building their understanding of disabilities in a general way. Find it here: https://bit.ly/3PjILK9

Do you think disability awareness needs to increase in our communities? Leave a comment below!

Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance:1-800-654-7726.

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Becoming Bilingual: Learning A New Language, featuring Paterson's Ticket to Transition Fair

Learning a second language can seem tough, especially to those who grew up only learning their native language. However, there are many apps, resources, and specialities that make it easier to get the hang of a second language. Apps like Busuu, Duolingo, and MemRise allow new users to generally pick up sentence structure, native writing, phrases, and more.  
Post a Comment
Read more

From Chaos to Clarity: Digital Tools for a More Organized You

Staying organized can be tough, especially when you’ve got classes, appointments, work, and social plans all competing for your attention. For many youth and young adults, keeping track of everything can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, technology offers some great tools that make it easier to stay on top of your schedule and manage your time with confidence.  
Post a Comment
Read more

Building Your Circle: Helping Youth Discover Their Support Networks

Having a personal support network is important for dealing with challenges and working toward your goals. Whether you are in school, starting your career, or living with a disability, it helps to have people you can count on. These networks do not appear on their own—you build them by talking with others, staying connected, and building trust. Learning what a support network is, and why it matters, is the first step.  
Post a Comment
Read more