Curious kids + their questions about disabilities
Look. Kids are curious — and they're sometimes really, really blunt. So when they come across someone with a disability they're not...
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How your kid can be an ally to their disabled peers
Kids can be powerful allies for their peers with disabilities — which can promote inclusion and help everyone grow. Here are some ways...
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day
The third Thursday of every May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Global Accessibility Awareness Day is all about getting people...
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Mobility Awareness Month
May is Mobility Awareness Month! Mobility is the most common type of disability, affecting 1 in 7 people worldwide — and it becomes more...
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Why universal and accessible design is so important
As we work to become a more inclusive society, it’s important that we not only change our attitudes, but the places we live, work, and...
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30 children's books with disabled main characters
It is so important to talk about disability with our kids. And as a parent or teacher of elementary school-aged children, Disability Book...
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Why Disability Book Week is so important
April 23-29 is Disability Book Week! Disability Book Week invites everyone to read books that feature a main character with a disability....
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Autism: Awareness or Acceptance? Both.
April is an important time of the year for Autistic people. It’s when others learn about what Autism is and how they can support their...
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9 TV shows with disability representation for big kids
Representation benefits all kids. But just 16% of kids' shows worldwide include disabled characters, and over 50% of those disabled...
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7 TV shows with disability representation for little kids
Representation benefits all kids. But just 16% of kids' shows worldwide include disabled characters, and over 50% of those disabled...
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Disability representation in kids' TV shows
According to the World Health Organization, 16% of the global population has a significant disability. But according to a report from...
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10 ways to make your holiday gatherings more inclusive
The holiday season can be so joyful. But it can also be really overwhelming and isolating for a lot of people. Here are 10 ways you can...
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Global inequality for disabled children, UNICEF report highlights
A report from UNICEF is exposing the depth of deprivation experienced by the 1 in 10 children with disabilities worldwide. The report...
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Blue pumpkins for autism: good or bad?
You might have seen a new movement surface over the past few years, using blue pumpkins to signify during Halloween if a trick or treater...
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Is your Halloween costume ableist?
As you start preparing for Halloween this year, please keep in mind that your costume has implications on society. Dressing as someone...
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So, your child was just diagnosed with autism. Now what?
Getting an autism diagnosis can seem scary. But it doesn’t have to be! About 1 in 100 children has autism, according to the World Health Org
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Activity: What I like about me
At some point in our lives, we all struggle with confidence. We all struggle with feeling like we fit in. We get so caught up in the...
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Disability deserves representation
People with disabilities make up the world's largest minority group, yet they are often the least represented in society. In fact, nearly...
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Why we need to talk about disability
The more we talk about something, the more comfortable we get talking about it. This is true for so many things in our lives, but...
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What to do if your child asks about someone's disability in public
Growing up, a lot of us were taught to not stare at disabled people — to not ask questions or even acknowledge them as human beings. But...
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Discussion questions for "Meet Maya Cat" book
"Meet Maya Cat" is a children's book inspired by a real-life cat. It teaches kids of all ages that even though some of us are different,...
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