Kit for raising awareness to the social perception of disability

What is the essence of the kit?

The kit is designed to raise awareness to disabilities among youths at schools. It combines a lecture and learning materials adapted for youths, and supports coping with basic assumptions and changing perceptions.

Why is this important?

Promoting the understanding of social perceptions of disability helps create a more inclusive and accessible society. Changing perceptions at a young age leads to significant long-term social changes.

Who is the kit suitable for?

The program is suitable for all school students, teaching staff, parents and school communities wishing to expand their knowledge and promote social inclusion.

What does the kit include?

The kit includes an interactive lecture, clips adapted for adolescents, experiential simulation activities, lessons plans for continued independent learning, and tools for exploring social and personal responsibility.

What is special about the program and the kit?

• The program revolves around three key questions: Who is responsible? What should be done? How do we move forward?
• The materials are specially adapted for adolescents, and combine visual and interactive means.
• The kit enables schools to independently deliver the content in preparation for Disability Week, and throughout the year.
• The content challenges basic assumptions and promotes critical thinking on disability in society.

The activities combine personal experiences and group reflection on genuinely modifying perceptions.