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58 | Advocating for Adults with Disabilities: Why We Need to Start Now
58 | Advocating for Adults with Disabilities: Why We Need to Start Now
Join me on this week's episode as I share my thoughts about a concerning recent event regarding discrimination against the Star Program at the Notre Dame School of Dallas, and how it became abundantly clear to me that advocating for adults with intellectual disabilities is still very much needed in our society.
From childhood to adulthood, the need for spaces like the Notre Dame School’s STAR program has grown significantly, yet societal resistance remains. I believe that to combat this resistance, we need to encourage and foster education, experience, and exposure to those with intellectual disabilities.
I sat down with Judith Wides, a child development expert from a renowned preschool in Washington, DC to discuss why it is so important to expose our young children to others with IDD, not just for those that are disabled, but also for our typical kids, and how we as parents, can lead the charge in fostering this greater sense of inclusion. By giving kids the tools to demystify disabilities, we promote understanding and empathy.
Alongside this, we delve into the importance of role modeling inclusive behaviors as parents and educators, and how these interactions can shape a child's perspective on kindness. Let’s work together to build a world where inclusivity is the norm, not the exception.
Judith Wides serves as the Director of Counseling and Family Support at the National Child Research Center Preschool. She has been working professionally with children and families since 1992. She loves working collaboratively with parents and teachers to provide children with opportunities to become their most authentic and joyful selves. In support of her work at NCRC, Judith is part of a research team working out of the Harvard School of Education, Frontiers of Innovation Program, evaluating relationship-based interventions for educators working with young children.
As NCRC's School Counselor, Judith spends time observing the students in every classroom. She works collaboratively with her CDT teammates and the faculty to build and execute interventions and adaptations to meet the needs of all students. Serving as a bridge between a family and teachers, the school counselor facilitates understanding of a child’s development within the context of the home and school environments.
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Hey! Are you a parent of a loved one with a disability? Have you ever wanted to be on a podcast? Then I want to hear from you! Literally! Send me an audio message that I can include in an upcoming special episode.
Just click here to be directed to a website where you can record your response to the following question:
If you could go back in time to when your child was first diagnosed with a disability, what would you tell yourself?
I would LOVE to hear from you!!
And finally, if you have been wondering how long you need to keep certain documents, whether its a utility bill, and IEP, medical records, or an insurance policy, I have a quick and accessible one-page document for you to download that shares exactly how long you should be holding on to these items and when you can let them go (e.g. shred and/or recycle.)
Click here to get on my email list and I will send this handy doc straight to your inbox.
And I promise I won't start bombarding your inbox with emails -- that is not my style! I just want to be able to stay in touch and keep you informed occasionally of resources to help you reclaim whatever it is YOU need!
Happy Organizing!
Are we friends? Connect with me:
Instagram (@yourspacereclaimed)
Facebook (Your Space Reclaimed)
Website Your Space Reclaimed Professional Organizing
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58 | Advocating for Adults with Disabilities: Why We Need to Start Now
Join me on this week's episode as I share my thoughts about a concerning recent event regarding discrimination against the Star Program at the Notre Dame School of Dallas, and how it became abundantly clear to me that advocating for adults with intellectual disabilities is still very much needed in our society.
From childhood to adulthood, the need for spaces like the Notre Dame School’s STAR program has grown significantly, yet societal resistance remains. I believe that to combat this resistance, we need to encourage and foster education, experience, and exposure to those with intellectual disabilities.
I sat down with Judith Wides, a child development expert from a renowned preschool in Washington, DC to discuss why it is so important to expose our young children to others with IDD, not just for those that are disabled, but also for our typical kids, and how we as parents, can lead the charge in fostering this greater sense of inclusion. By giving kids the tools to demystify disabilities, we promote understanding and empathy.
Alongside this, we delve into the importance of role modeling inclusive behaviors as parents and educators, and how these interactions can shape a child's perspective on kindness. Let’s work together to build a world where inclusivity is the norm, not the exception.
Judith Wides serves as the Director of Counseling and Family Support at the National Child Research Center Preschool. She has been working professionally with children and families since 1992. She loves working collaboratively with parents and teachers to provide children with opportunities to become their most authentic and joyful selves. In support of her work at NCRC, Judith is part of a research team working out of the Harvard School of Education, Frontiers of Innovation Program, evaluating relationship-based interventions for educators working with young children.
As NCRC's School Counselor, Judith spends time observing the students in every classroom. She works collaboratively with her CDT teammates and the faculty to build and execute interventions and adaptations to meet the needs of all students. Serving as a bridge between a family and teachers, the school counselor facilitates understanding of a child’s development within the context of the home and school environments.
__________
Hey! Are you a parent of a loved one with a disability? Have you ever wanted to be on a podcast? Then I want to hear from you! Literally! Send me an audio message that I can include in an upcoming special episode.
Just click here to be directed to a website where you can record your response to the following question:
If you could go back in time to when your child was first diagnosed with a disability, what would you tell yourself?
I would LOVE to hear from you!!
And finally, if you have been wondering how long you need to keep certain documents, whether its a utility bill, and IEP, medical records, or an insurance policy, I have a quick and accessible one-page document for you to download that shares exactly how long you should be holding on to these items and when you can let them go (e.g. shred and/or recycle.)
Click here to get on my email list and I will send this handy doc straight to your inbox.
And I promise I won't start bombarding your inbox with emails -- that is not my style! I just want to be able to stay in touch and keep you informed occasionally of resources to help you reclaim whatever it is YOU need!
Happy Organizing!
Are we friends? Connect with me:
Instagram (@yourspacereclaimed)
Facebook (Your Space Reclaimed)
Website Your Space Reclaimed Professional Organizing