52 Essential Inclusion Skills

Emmitt Henderson III
Emmitt Henderson III, Lupus How would you explain Lupus to a child? Lupus is the monster that attacks the healthy cells in your body that can cause all kinds of problems including organ failure. What would you want the world...
Continue reading
Mariah Leach
Mariah Leach, 40, Rheumatoid Arthritis How would you explain Rheumatoid Arthritis to a child? Lots of people think that “arthritis” can only happen to old people, but that’s not true! I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (‘RA’) when I was...
Continue reading
Pat Sze
Pat Sze, 44, Stroke How would you explain having a stroke to a child? Having a stroke is like your body wanting to do things but your brain won’t allow it.  You want to speak, or walk but you cannot...
Continue reading
Swati
Swati, 42, Vitiligo How would you explain Vitiligo? I've had Vitiligo since I was 5 years old.  It started out as a little spot on my eye, and has spread slowly over time.  It's hard to explain to kids, although...
Continue reading
Ella Balasa
Ella Balasa, Age 30, Cystic Fibrosis How would you explain cystic fibrosis to a child? Cystic fibrosis is a rare genetic lung disease which causes a buildup of mucus in the lungs that leads to chronic lung infections. Treatments consistent...
Continue reading