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How to Help Students with Special Needs Avoid Bullying
Recent tragedies in western Massachusetts have reminded us all that bullying can have heartbreaking consequences for students in our schools.
Cyberbullying
While the definitions of cyberbullying, sometimes called online bullying, vary from source to source, most definitions consist of:
electronic forms of contact, an aggressive act, intent, repetition, harm to the target
How three young disabled people dealt with bullies
Research shows disabled children are much more likely to be bullied. Three young people who were once victimised tell their stories and share tips on tackling the problem.
I was born blind. Here’s how I’m using tech to access the power of facial expressions
When you’re blind, you can’t hear when someone smiles, much less figure out whether that smile is genuine or polite. But I’m learning.
The power of storytelling
Stories have been used to hand down learning and knowledge for thousands of years. A good story engages our curiosity, emotions and imagination.
I Am Black, Disabled And Beautiful. Here’s Why I Speak Up For Others With Disabilities.
“As a disability advocate, I want Black people with disabilities to be seen, heard and respected as human beings.”
How To Talk To Your Kid About Disabilities
Parents should discuss inclusivity and representation for disabled people with their children.
Stop Making Degrading Assumptions About People With Disabilities
Most of us have gone beyond the notion of jobs that can be performed only by men or only by women, and that race is something that is a predictor of behaviour of any kind. Why have we not begun to approach our assumptions around disability?
Is an “Identity Model” Replacing the Charitable, Medical, and Social Models of Disability?
Language is a strange and powerful thing. So are sociological models for traits that describe the six completely disparate groups of people with disabilities.
Identity-first vs. person-first language is an important distinction
About resources on the use of appropriate, respectful language when it comes to how we identify the people who are living with various conditions or disabilities.