52 Essential Inclusion Skills
Kaitlin Cruickshank, 30, Limb Different How would you explain limb differences to a child? When discussing my limb difference with a child, I often say “I was born unique! What makes you unique?” And try to steer the conversation to...
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James Phifer, 41, Service Animal/Type 1 Diabetes How would you explain a Service Animal and Type 1 Diabetes to a child? My service animal helps me stay healthy by detecting high and low blood sugar through scent. Many diseases are...
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Bianca Faith Johnson, J.D., 31, T4/T6 Paraplegic/Spinal Cord Injury How would you explain having a Spinal Cord Injury? I was one of the BEST motorcycle riders around. However, because of a really bad accident, I hurt my spinal cord. As...
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Dawn Morgan, 47, Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis How would you explain Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis to a child? Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (MS) presented itself with initial symptoms of numbness, tingling in my extremities, extreme fatigue, an electric shock sensation...
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Aldelly, 34, Neuromyelitis Optica How would you explain Neuromyelitis Optica to a child? I have a disease that prevents me from properly using my body. For example, I can walk, but I look like a penguin walking because I have spasms....
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