The third theme of our Inclusive School Year is “Be Bold”. By drawing on themes of personal leadership, social change and caring for your community, this module encourages youth to become difference makers and advocate for change.
Get started by booking your RHF Ambassador presentation below, or explore additional videos, lesson plans and activities on this topic by grade level. These activities and lessons encourage young people to speak up when they encounter situations that are inaccessible or exclude people with disabilities. If you have already booked a presentation, you’ll also find pre and post presentation activities here:
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RHF Ambassadors are individuals with various disabilities affecting their mobility, vision, and/or hearing. They share their engaging stories with children and youth in schools and communities in the form of virtual presentations provided at no cost. Book a 'Be Bold' presentation for your class today!
Ask Me Anything (Grades K-12)
(Pre-Presentation Activity) Designed for classes who are hosting an upcoming RHFSP Ambassador Presentation, this exercise guides students through preparing appropriate questions for their Ambassador, to increase student learning and engagement during the presentation. Part of Be Bold theme.
Accessibility Inspectors (Elementary Grades)
Post-Presentation Activity: Students take on the role of accessibility inspectors and use checklists to inspect their classrooms and schools, and then share their ideas about how to remove barriers and improve accessibility. Part of Be Bold theme.
On the Move (Grades K-7)
Students watch a short, animated story of characters Liam and Alex exploring their accessible community and complete a reflection exercise comparing the video to their own community. Part of Be Bold theme.
Barrier and Access Match-Up (Grades K-7)
Through match-up activities, students find the accessibility solutions to various barriers. Part of Be Bold theme.
Barrier-Free Beach Day (Grades K-2)
Students get creative colouring an illustration of a barrier-free beach. Part of Be Bold theme
Accessible by Design (Grades 3-8)
Accessible by Design Students research the “who, what, when, where, how” of an accessibility feature or assistive device they’d like to learn more about. Part of Be Bold theme.
Ask Me Anything (Grades K-12)
(Pre-Presentation Activity) Designed for classes who are hosting an upcoming RHFSP Ambassador Presentation, this exercise guides students through preparing appropriate questions for their Ambassador, to increase student learning and engagement during the presentation. Part of Be Bold theme.
IDEAs on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Post-Presentation Activity: Conversations on the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are becoming more common, however disability and accessibility are sometimes left out of the conversation. This lesson will explore diversity, equity and inclusion through the lens of physical disability, and discuss the barriers which youth with disabilities face.
Investigating Accessibility (Secondary Grades)
In this activity, students complete an accessibility review of their school and discuss how physical accessibility is an important equity issue.
How can we support your classroom’s journey to inclusion?
Get in touch with one of our team members for guidance on how our lessons and activities can help you create an inclusive, disability-aware classroom, and how to continue the conversation with youth on making a difference: schools@rickhansen.com
