In Part 2 of our Impact Report series, we dig into what our 2019/2020 data revealed about the impact of the Covid Era on Nora Project participants and what we can learn from it.
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Katy recently had the opportunity to collaborate with OpenSciEd to design a science unit that sheds light on disability as a natural and expected part of human diversity. Learn more about the collab and how to work with TNP on your next project!
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A lot will be different about the 2020 holiday season, but smaller gatherings and staying closer to home can provide an opportunity to try new things! This week Dr. Janie Avant provides suggestions for how to make your holiday celebrations more inclusive of your young family members with disabilities.
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We don't need a holiday to celebrate your impact, but we'll take any opportunity we can to send you our deep love and express our sincere thanks! Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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The 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.
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Universal Design for Learning takes the principles of Universal Design, where we design with all people’s needs in mind, and applies it to the way that we approach the creation of curriculum in schools. It is a tool that teachers can use to make their classrooms more inclusive of all learners, no matter the content they teach.
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Journalist Mike Putnam recently wrote this article sharing the impact of The Nora Project's summer training camp. Read on to learn about how TNP's professional development opportunities are reshaping teachers' thinking.
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We’ve put together 7 tips for creating a home learning environment that has a positive learning culture, that promotes focus and engagement, and that signals to your child that it’s time to learn.
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Halloween is right around the corner and although this year’s celebration will be a little different in light of the pandemic, we created a list of 5 tips you can implement to create an accessible and inclusive Halloween for all!
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Are your kids feeling more frustrated, tired, or overwhelmed than usual by their new school routines? In this post, Emily Pappa shares a teacher secret to breaking up the day and a downloadable brain break activity!
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As students are preparing their return to school, in whatever form, this month, it’s a great time to have conversations about how to build friendships. In this post we share a social story about friendship and diversity that you can use with all students!
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Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor’s children’s book, Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You! presents disability as a form of human diversity that is quite diverse itself. This summer, we encourage you to gather your family together to read this story and talk about disability, and how asking questions can help us better understand the people we meet.
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This month we are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Check out TNP's top 3 resources to learn more about the Disability Rights Movement that led to the passing of this historic legislation.
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Here are a few resources about disability-related assumptions that you could use to spark heartfelt dialogue with your children at home.
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With this unprecedented school year now behind us, many children are already beginning to ask what school will look like in the fall. Of course, we still don’t know, but “I don’t know” rarely satisfies little ones--especially if they’re experiencing anxiety and disorientation from the sudden change caused by the pandemic. If your child is asking questions and you’re not sure how to answer them, consider the following when having conversations about the fall:
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As parents and teachers, it falls to us to help our children understand what's going on in the world around them. The use of social stories can help children develop and refine their responses to a variety of situations that may seem overwhelming to them.
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For families parenting a child with disabilities, adding the roles of physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, etc., to an already overloaded plate can send you running to. . .well. . .where can you run?? Nowhere. You’re stuck at home with your full plate. But don’t worry--YOU CAN DO THIS!
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The Nora Project Program Team has curated a list of TED Talks that connect with the themes of empathy, disability and difference, advocacy, and universal design.
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Seven days into social distancing, I broke down…I realized then that I needed to do something different, because we were in this for the long haul. Here’s how I found a path forward by focusing on family values, and how you can (and probably already are), too.
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