Treat Accessibly - A message for the Adults - Atticus Goes Trick or Treating - Book - Page 44
Treat Accessibly - A message for the Adults
A Message for t he Adult s
After reading the book, some topics you can cover include the idea that some
kids have disabilities and the typesthey can have (mobility, sensory,
intellectual). Kids need to hear that friendswith disabilities are much like them
and like to do the same types of things.
Kids also love learning about diff erent types of equipment that people may
use to help themselves. This is not only an educational opportunity but also a
fun way to talk about disability and ability. From there, you can discuss ways to
include kidswith disabilities in trick-or-treating, making the topic more
engaging and less intimidating.
Some suggestions include your family treating from your driveway for easy
accessibility, having non-food itemsto accommodate allergies, and having
decorationsthat are not loud or overly bright. Inviting children to think about
other ways to include kidswith disabilities can help here.
Then, talking about simple ways kidswith disabilities
can be included helpsto move things into daily life.
Examples include: Playing together at recess,
eating lunch together, inviting kids with
disabilities to the movies and birt hday part ies,
and slightly tweaking those events to be
accessible too, and playing at each other's
houses.
To end on a positive note, you can help
children imagine what it might be like to have
a disability and how they would like to be
treated and what makes a good friend. You
might talk about the import ance of kindness
and patience while keeping the focus on what
kids with disabilities can do.
Treat Accessibly
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