Disability Awareness for All

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• What is a disability (PDF)

What does the word disability mean to you? 

I wonder if you have anything you would consider a disability? 

What kind of restrictions does having a disability bring? 

I wonder if there are any positives that emerge?

Watch the video together and discuss your initial thoughts.

In groups or pairs brainstorm the sorts of issues which may arise for a person with a disability, use these headings as a stimulus.

VULNERABILITY

VOCABULARY

ACCESSABILITY

EDUCATION

UNDERSTANDING

EXPECTATIONS

STRUGGLES AND CHALLENGES

POSITIVES