In the previous lesson we discussed the differences and similarities between people.
In this lesson, we will focus on the challenges facing disabled people.
Their hopes, dreams and fears are just the same as every other person.
They, too, are entitled to fulfilling and enjoyable lives.

Sometimes, all we see in disabled people is what they cannot do.
It is important to remember that every person is unique and deserving of
opportunities to grow and develop his or her strengths.

Sit in pairs. Use a handkerchief. Have your partner blindfold you.
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Describe what you see to your blindfolded friend.
Try to stay blindfolded for 5 minutes.
How did you feel being blindfolded? What did you miss the most?

Share with your partner.
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What would you do if for some reason you were suddenly disabled?
How do you think your life would be different?

What is the new thing that you learned about deaf people that you didn't know before?


Watch a Video
Watch a video of Adam Bender who is 8 years old and plays baseball with only one leg.
Click here to watch.

What do you think Adam Bender will tell other disabled kids?


Write in Braille
The following is a link to the English Braille Alphabet.
Read the Message written in Braille and share with your friends. Click here to read.

Sit in a small group and make a phrase in English Braille Alphabet.
Ask your friends to decipher it.

Make posters
Sit in small groups.
Design posters to help improve attitudes toward children with disabilities.
Display them in your classroom and school.

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Design the ideal school
Work in groups to design the "ideal" school for all students
including those with disabilities.

Would you include anything that your school doesn't have now? Yes No
Will your ideal school have elevators or will it just have stairs?
Draw your school and label all the rooms. Display it in the school.
Write here your plan:


Mini-Project
Search the Internet: can you name people who have disabilities
but are still accomplishing or accomplished major things in life?
What are they doing and why is it amazing?
Click here to read about famous people with disabilities
A list of famous people with disabilities

Display your project in your English class.

Last updated 19/07/09

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