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