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Mr. Hughley, we think you can do better than using the r-word. You said your son doesn't mind you using the word, but there are so many people that do. Words like the r-word perpetuate negative stereotypes about people with disabilities, please don't use it.
Great animated short on the social model of disability. What
Autism is not a set of deficits. Autism is complex and all of us can self-advocate despite the difficulties we might face. Autism is life. I am Autistic, I self-advocate and I am happy.
We absolutely love Tiny Grace Notes. Check it out, you
We are huge fans of Raising Rebel Souls. Heather is
Respect for one another is one basic quality if we want to have meaningful conversations and relationships with other human beings. The ableism that disabled people experience is a form of disrespect.
These are the top 10, now top 18 things I need for teachers, therapists, doctors, friends and family to know.
Please never refer to my iPad as a toy. It is not. It is my voice. Imagine if you could not speak with your mouth how important your iPad voice would be.
Standing together for inclusion, communication and civil rights. Please include all kids in your classroom.
Do you love to give and receive books? We love
But after watching Wretches and Jabberers, a film about autism and self-advocacy, Henry’s way of interacting with the world changed radically. He realized that he had a voice, could use it, and had a right to participate in discussions about his education and life.
"No Myths". Must see PSA by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and the Dan Merino Foundation. Change the conversation about autism.
Henry wrote about inclusion for the Autistic Self Advocacy Network,
I see a little girl every week at events that
Former Senate Republican leader Bob Dole is wheeled into the
We are committed to removing barriers to create an inclusive and accessible society for all. Not just on December 3rd, but each and every day.
How do you talk to someone who uses AAC?
Henry Frost had a pretty simple goal: he wanted to go to school like any other kid.
Theme: Removing barriers to create an inclusive and accessible society for all. How will you take part?
Our science editor Emily Willingham live-tweeted Thursday's Congressional autism hearing
Hi. My name is Henry Frost. I am a 13
Autistic self advocate and poet, Amy Sequenzia's thoughts on the outcome of young self- advocate, Henry Frost's battle for inclusion in Hillsborough County.
“We’re profoundly concerned by the decision by the House Committee
' With a little help from his friends'. Henry's inclusion is truly a group effort led by this determined 13 year old self advocate .
Why would a parent of an autistic child decide that it is better not to listen to other autistics? Why? I, Too, Want to Understand.
Tonight, Terri and I had the tables turned on us!
We worked with the wonderful team at H’s Distributed Learning
Paula Kluth's strategies for teachers who might be reluctant or don't know where to begin with inclusion on The Inclusive Class Roundtable, as well as some of our favorite things from her website, PaulaKluth.com.
Autistic advocate and poet Amy Sequenzia's message of acceptance and respect for young autistics for 2012 Autistics Speaking Day. "There is nothing wrong with being who you are. You are perfect in your uniqueness."
The National Center on Inclusive Education (NCIE) at the University
Inclusive Education, as defined and described by education experts, is
