Engaging Kids About Disability Through Animated Cartoons
10:00am - 11:00am
Description:
Presenters: Peter Quinn, Multimedia Editor Yang Tan Institute, Joe Zesski, Program Manager Northeast ADA Center
The Northeast ADA Center has been producing and testing a unique animated school cartoon series intended for elementary-aged children that is designed to educate the next generation about disability inclusion. The videos, along with a companion curriculum, is intended to assist parents and educators to engage children in conversations and in learning about people with disabilities and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA.) The webinar will address the development, challenges, and testing of the cartoons and curriculum. It will share how the cartoons are made and give participants tips on how they can access and use this valuable resource.
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Audience:
People with Disabilities, Consumer Advocate, Educator, Family Member of Person With Disability, Service Provider
Topic:
Education, General ADA Information