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Three adults conversing and laughing outside of a building. On the left is a man wearing a green zip-up, in the middle, a woman wearing grey clothing, and on the right, a woman wearing a black shirt and blue jacket, who is carrying a white cane.

Choosing to Include or Exclude (Grades 9-12)

Post-Presentation Activity: Students watch a short video clip, where Élise, a young Deaf adult, shares about an experience of being excluded. Students then answer some reflection questions, which can be either completed as a class discussion or as a written assignment. Part of Be Aware theme.



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