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BY CARDENAS, LUIS
Introduction
In this lesson, we will focus on the challenges
facing disabled people.
Their hopes, dreams and fears are just the same
as every other person. They are entitled to
fulfilling and enjoyable lives.
Sometimes, all we see in disabled people is what
they cannot do.
It is important to remember that EVERY PERSON
IS UNIQUE and deserving of opportunities to
grow and develop his/her strengths.
THE PURPOSEThe purpose of this task is to expose you to the
world of disabled people.
First, You will have the chance to have your own
experience as a disabled person, watch a movie,
and share your feelings and emotions in terms of
the topic.
Second, you will be required to make your own web
research about famous disabled people, who
overcame their disabilities and had built a career to
be proud of.
THE PROCESS
1st step:
Sit in pairs.
use a handkerchief/ blindfold.
Blindfold your partner.
Click on THIS LINK
Describe what you see to your
blindfolded friend.
2st step:
To the blindfolded:
Try to stay blindfolded for 5 minutes
hearing what your partner described you.
Share with your partner:
• How did you feel being blindfolded?
• What did you miss the most?
3rd step:
Team up in groups (4/ 5 participants in each group).
Watch a video of Adam Bender who is 8 years old
and plays baseball with only one leg. Click on the ‘film
clipart’ to watch the film:
4th step:
Discuss in groups:
What are the qualifications that made Adam Bender
succeed?
Try to think what Adam Bender will tell other disabled
kids?
What would you do if for some reason you were
suddenly disabled?
How do you think your life would be different?
5th step
A task in pairs:
Make a search in the internet for:
Famous people with disabilities
(Web sources are attached on the last slide.)
Choose 2 of them that touched you most.
Explain:
What are his/her disabilities?
Mini Project
Back to your groups:
Your project is to design a poster to help
improve attitudes toward children with
disabilities.
Internet search: Look for a special citation of
one disabled person and use it in your poster.
The posters will be displayed in classroom and
presented in the school hall.
Evaluation
Attendance.
Participation.
Co-operation
Use of proper language
Note:
You can address me if you need any assistance or guidance.
Conclusion
In this assignment we were exposed to the world of disabled people.
We experienced how it is to be blindfolded for example in order to be in their shoes.
We became aware to the fact that disabled people are just like us with dreams, wishes and abilities to fulfill their wishes.
Resources and Web usage
http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/
article_0060.shtml
http://www.heraldleaderphoto.com/2008/05/31/
http://mediaspecialistsguide.blogspot.com.ar/2011/07/60-
famous-people-with-disabilities.html#.UK6Ec4fqn9U