#GivingTuesday is less than a week away, and we’re absolutely sure of two things. First, we know you and your friends and family are looking for ways to join the global giving movement. Second, we’re sure lots of organizations doing really great work are asking for your support. We invite you to choose The Nora Project as your vehicle for making a difference this #GivingTuesday. Why is supporting The Nora Project so important right now? We’ll tell you—read on!
Read MoreThe holiday season is upon us, and The Nora Project has put together its first ever holiday gift guide! The gift ideas in this guide focus on toys, games, activities, and books that are accessible, adaptable, and appropriate for a range of ages.
Read MoreIn honor of World Kindness Day tomorrow, we checked in with The Nora Project staff to find out how they spread kindness in their everyday lives. We hope you’ll share all the ways that you spread and celebrate kindness in your families and communities with us in the comments!
Read MoreAfter the Pride Amplified Showcase, our performers joined us for an exclusive talkback session with audience members to share more about their work both with their art and their activism. Check out this viewing guide so you don’t miss a minute!
Read MoreOn October 11th, we presented Pride Amplified - a virtual telethon-style event that introduced viewers to the work of The Nora Project and featured some incredibly talented disabled artists and activists. If you missed the live broadcast, don’t worry! We’ve put together a viewing guide for you so that you can tune into the highlights.
Read MoreOn August 1st, 2020, The Nora Project’s Executive Director, Lauren Schrero, graced the TEDx stage to share her story and educate the public about how to live with an Ability Inclusive Mindset.
On October 11th, The Nora Project will host its first ever virtual fundraiser: Pride Amplified.
Read MoreTNP’s Program Team is once again working to provide materials for our participating schools that will support the ever-changing learning environment.
Read MoreNow, more than ever, children are needing fun, interactive social emotional learning activities that can be facilitated at home. The Nora Project understands the challenges of remote learning and has partnered with Discovery Toys to create a custom Play Pack to help. The Nora Project Play Pack, available for pre-order now, helps teach children important lessons and values aligned with The Nora Project curriculum, all through engaging play-based learning. Check out the blog post to learn more!
Read MoreThe Nora Project just wrapped up an incredible month of learning, reflection and community building with over 130 educators. Check out what our teachers have to say about their experience!
Read MoreThe Nora Project’s summer Training Camp begins virtually on July 1, 2020, and will run throughout the month. We are thrilled to bring our community of educators together for learning, reflection, and community-building.
Read MoreAs an organization founded on dismantling oppressive, dehumanizing cultural narratives through empathy education, storytelling, and the power of childhood friendships, The Nora Project stands firmly in solidarity with the Black community in its fight for racial justice.
Read MoreThanks to a grant from The Arc of Illinois and the Council for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, beginning on June 15th, The Nora Project will be launching a six-week program for 25 students with communication disabilities. Teaming up with the innovators at TippyTalk, we’ve created a program that will allow your child to send text messages to peers, family members, and anyone else their heart desires!
Read MoreEmpathy and inclusion are more important today than ever before. And so, we’re launching this blog, “Nora Notes,” to help teachers and parents (now also teachers) bring empathy back into focus.
Read MoreThe Program Team at TNP has been working extremely hard and very rapidly to reimagine our programs and develop modified materials and new content for our school participants as well as parents and families who find themselves in a new remote learning reality.
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