Liz’s Class Notes

We learned a great deal from our workshop with Ava Locks and Elka Rifkin of Access Ambassadors on demystifying disabilities by building awareness, empathy, and action. This was an interactive workshop in which the kids learned that "disability" is not a bad word and ways to communicate respectfully and appropriately through scenario-based explorations of visible and non-apparent disabilities. The students gained awareness of the differences between accessibility and inclusion, discussed ways to become allies to those with disabilities, and mentors to others unaware of the work required to combat ableism.

The kids are busy with their senior learner work. We're past the midway point in our schedule, and this week, the kids will evaluate their progress and plan the necessary next steps to ensure they have ample time to prepare a thoughtful and beautiful presentation by April 17th.