People Together Educational Experience |
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"People Together" is a dynamic educational experience for people of all ages. This unique program is offered to students in a classroom setting and adults in the community to help sensitize them towards individuals with disabilities. The intent is to help participants gain a knowledgeable and favorable attitude about the inclusion of persons with disabilities into schools, worksites, neighborhoods, and the community as a whole. Volunteer speakers play a very important role in facilitating the program.
People Together has been enthusiastically welcomed into many area school districts. Teachers and parent evaluations indicate that the students seem to be more understanding and accepting of individuals with disabilities. It also has been reported that friendships have been fostered in the schools with students with disabilities and their non-disabled peers as a result of this program.
Presentations have also been made to scout troops, day camps, college students, and professionals. There is no cost for this program thanks to the generous support of the Medina County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities and SHC.
For additional information, contact Sharon Biggins, Family Support Services Coordinator, at extension 206 at the SHC office or e-mail: sbiggins@shc-medina.org.
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