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
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Resources...
Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
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