Overcoming Barriers to Inclusive Education
Welcome to our podcast learning pathway, designed for educators and stakeholders interested in fostering an inclusive mindset; here, you’ll find thought-provoking clips to help create a shared understanding of inclusive practices with your school team. These clips are part of a series of blog posts that align with our Mindset & Beliefs Podcast Learning Pathway. […]
Unveiling The Deaf Experience: Rachel Zemach’s Identity Transformation Journey ~ 1241
Watch the episode on YouTube. Unveiling The Deaf Experience: Rachel Zemach’s Ide | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Rachel Zemach is a deaf author and former educator with a passionate career centered around advocating for deaf students. Her profound experiences in mainstream education as a deaf teacher culminated in the writing of her book, […]
Navigating Disability Advocacy Amidst Political Challenges and Misunderstandings ~ 1240
Watch the episode on YouTube. Navigating Disability Advocacy Amidst Political Ch | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Emily Ladau is an eloquent activist, writer, and speaker, known for her relentless advocacy for disability rights. With a decade of experience, Emily serves as the editor of Able News, a digital newspaper amplifying the voices and […]
Empowering Advocacy with AI: Charmaine Thaner’s Insights ~ 1239
Watch the episode on YouTube. Empowering Advocacy with AI: Charmaine Thaner’s In | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Charmaine Thaner is a seasoned educator and advocate with over 30 years of experience, who has dedicated her career to supporting families and children with special needs. As a mother to a son with Down syndrome, […]
Rethinking Behavior Support: Ending Restraint and Seclusion in Schools ~ 1238
Watch the episode on YouTube. Rethinking Behavior Support: Ending Restraint and | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Guy Stevens is a nationally recognized expert and advocate for ending restraint and seclusion in schools. He is the founder of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR), a nonprofit organization focused on reforming punitive discipline practices […]
Transforming Schools with Truly Inclusive Leadership and Practices ~ 1237
Watch the episode on YouTube. Transforming Schools with Truly Inclusive Leadersh | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Toni Barton is a leader in education innovation and the founder of Speligent. She is a recognized authority on transforming schools through inclusive, equity-driven, and tech-enabled learning models, having gained vast experience as a teacher, principal, and […]
Empowering Neurodivergent Students Through Storytelling and Advocacy ~ 1236
Watch the episode on YouTube. Empowering Neurodivergent Students Through Storyte | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Riley Mulcahy is the founder and Executive Director of The Riley Project, a nonprofit organization focused on storytelling and community building for individuals with learning differences. A graduate of St. Mary’s College of California with a background in […]
Transforming Inclusive Education Through Inclusion Indicators ~ 1235
Watch the episode on YouTube. Transforming Inclusive Education Through Inclusion | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Alissa Rausch is a dedicated advocate for inclusive education rights, especially for young children with disabilities and various intersectional identities. Based at the University of Denver, she has extensive experience as a provider, program leader, educator, and technical […]
Rebellions are built on hope
Instead of dwelling on the numerous challenges our world faces, we choose to spotlight small (and big) acts of rebellion. Hello Inclusionists, Everywhere you look, there are reasons for despair. Here is a non-exhaustive list of things I’ve read or watched that are keeping me hopeful. …imagine what it would be like if half or […]
Changing Perspectives on Disability in Schools
Welcome to our podcast learning pathway, designed for educators and stakeholders interested in fostering an inclusive mindset; here, you’ll find thought-provoking clips to help create a shared understanding of inclusive practices with your school team. These clips are part of a series of blog posts that align with our Mindset & Beliefs Podcast Learning Pathway. […]