Inclusive Schools Week
Section Four
Yet it is how the film portrays disability that can help students learn to appreciate and accept differences. Disability is not something that Dory has to overcome. It is part of who she is, and with accommodations and support from her community,
she can accomplish great things.
In the final act, the film celebrates Dory's neurodivergent way of thinking and problem-solving with characters repeating the mantra, "What Would Dory Do?" In the end, Dory is confident and comfortable in her own "scales," and that's a lesson that will resonate with every student.
Create an Inclusive Map of Your School Campus
Mapping your school from an inclusion perspective can help you see the great things that your school is already doing to support all students! You can also identify areas for growth.
Check out this page on WikiHow to help you get started.
You will need art supplies for this project: paper, such as butcher paper or poster board, a ruler, markers, colored pencils.
- With a partner or a small group, make a plan for drawing your map. Become familiar with the layout of the school and the location of staff members and services for all students. Walk the campus if necessary.
- Make the initial drawing of the campus layout with all the major features, like the quad, cafeteria, athletic facilities and main buildings.
- Indicate places to seek out support, like the College/Career Center, Counseling Offices, Nurse's Office, Sensory Room and the Wellness Room.
- Indicate important places on campus, like the front office, principal's office, library, cafeteria, student store, bathrooms, etc.
- Indicate ramps, elevators and anything else that makes the campus more accessible, like signage, painted lines and automatic doors.
- Indicate locations where clubs and other organizations meet on campus.
- Create a legend for the map.
- Use inclusive symbols, names, titles and language when making the map.
When finished, share the maps in class or on Canvas and
display the maps at significant points around the school!
Inclusive Bitmoji Classroom
Visit this digital classroom with a library of inclusive books, a sensory room, a picture wall featuring disability leaders and icons, and a room full of special education resources. You can also create your own Inclusive Bitmoji Classroom!
