Yes Day Inclusion

Kirby and Laura brainstorm their rules of #inclusion. These rules include: saying yes, being flexible, identifying barriers and solutions, never escalating people, and never giving up. They discuss the need for #empathy and #understanding, considering #biases, applying #udl and rebuttals on pushback they have received over time.

Join us for Part 2 where we interview Rachel Lack from Purling Place Productions. She is based in #Arizona and talks about the impact of Miracle League baseball and #adaptive sports for her son Henry. We discuss the inclusive ways that enrichment activities can help to build confidence, inclusion, and improve the overall lives of our kids. While we all agree that the safety net of special and adaptive programming helps us to feel more welcome, we also touch on making accommodations to include kids with their typical peers. 

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In this episode, we discuss #equity issues in #award ceremonies.  By identifying concerns and #brainstorming ideas to create a more inclusive climate when recognizing student achievements as a #community approach to the bigger picture as opposed to fostering a competitive environment in academics, Laura and Kirby determine what would make award ceremonies more motivating and #positive for all.

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In this episode, we talk about #inclusion and #accessibility in higher education settings. Our guest, Professor Rick who is also an avid content creator and #TikTok educator discusses approaches, tools, and mindsets for equity in #college. From creating a positive classroom culture to learning from our own experiences, we delve into being #flexible and inspiring students. 

Laura and Kirby welcome their first guest to the show, Amanda DeLuca, an advocate and public speaker who can be found on her page "Advocate Out Loud." In this episode, we discuss a successful example of #inclusive practices happening in #Ohio in her son's first-grade classroom. We also touch on levels of #support, teaching kids about #differences, how to obtain your Bingo license for fundraising, and navigating extracurricular activities for your child. Let this rainbow unicorn example be a #model for other schools to emulate across the country! 

In this episode, the hosts of the Yes Day Inclusion Podcast, Laura & Kirby discuss their visits to #Disney Theme Parks over the years and the impact of the Disability Access Pass #DAS over time. Compared to the full-service accommodations originally made by the parks with the Guest Assistance Card, their #access points took a dip for several years but with the new system that rolled out in Fall of 2021, it seems they are prioritizing the #needs of their vulnerable populations and moving towards improving their DAS system...but we need to have a hard conversation about #equity. 

Correction: Laura went in 2013, not 2014. Mom brain over here!

Meet your hosts, Instructional Designer, Laura Wingler (MFA, MEd) from New Jersey and Educational Advocate, Kirby Morgan from California as they talk about their vision for #inclusion for kids and adults with #disabilities. This introduction episode offers insights into their vision for what this project will be and defines the goals of removing #barriers for children of all #abilities and backgrounds. 

Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by the hosts and any guest on this show are solely those of the individual speaker and do not represent the views, opinions, or endorsements of any other person, entity, or organization, whether implied or explicit. The content provided is for informational and entertainment purposes only, and should not be construed as professional advice or guidance. The hosts and guests are not liable for any actions taken based on the information provided on the show. Any reliance on the content is at the listener's own risk.