Demystifying Disability

Grant - October 2021

School: Manhattan High School
Subject/Area of Influence: Social/Emotional
Cost of Grant: $156.90

I teach a class called Interpersonal Skills, which consists of students both in special education and general education. The purpose of the class is to embrace our differences and learn more about the community, while promoting inclusion and acceptance of all. Ultimately, the class serves as a way for students to promote inclusion of others and change the world! The book "Demystifying Disability" by Emily Ladau is an excellent resource for starting and continuing conversations about people with disabilities. This comprehensive book would serve as a guide for the students to read and learn about breaking down those stigmas and barriers that come along with the word "disability

Jamie Schnee - Special Education and Inclusion Teacher