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Key Points

- "Ableism is a form of prejudice." (Storey, 2007)

- "Because it was not seen for 'us, but for

'them,' it was resented." (Storey, 2007)

- "Ableist values have colonized our identities. They have suppressed the natural development of our culture and prevented us from feeling as individuals and as a group." (Storey, 2007)

Notion of 'Ability' & Ableism

- "Seeks to 'fix' people with disabilities."

(Storey, 2007)

Teaching Practices

  • Student Centred Approach (i.e. involving students to redesign their school community to make it more accessible)
  • High expectations
  • Accommodations and Modifications
  • Ability Awareness (i.e. content embedded into the curriculum, 'Sign Language Day'
  • Use of role models

1. How does disability allow an individual to become more 'able'?

2. What are common views that stigmatize disabilities?

3. How can we prevent negative assumptions and disable the stereotypes of ableism?

Teacher Resources:

- Ted Talk by Erina Park

- Read Aloud: "Don't Laugh at Me" and "Waiting for Benjamin"

- "We Are Connected" Diesel Ad

- "When Carl Met George" Arthur clip

- Best Buddy Program

Learning Goals

Minds On

As an educator how can we use the arts to promote anti-oppressive and equitable opportunities for diverse learners?

Today we will:

1. Identify ableism and explore the common stereotypes placed on "disabled" people.

2. Use arts integration and culturally relevant pedagogy to disable the stereotypes of ableism.

3. To demonstrate that all individuals are able to successfully participate in every aspect of life.

By: Stephanie, Erica, Danielle & Marcus

3. How can we prevent negative assumptions and disable the stereotypes of ableism?

Critical Questions

1. How does disability allow an individual to become more 'able'?

2. What are common views that stigmatize disabilities?

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