
Resources
Resources from Abilities Manitoba:
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This is Ableism Campaign by Inclusion Canada
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UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) - Right to Education and Lifelong Learning - https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities/article-24-education.html - this is just one article within the CRPD. The convention was written by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities and is really quite inspiring. It articulates the life that we all want for all.
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Demystifying Disability – Book by Emily Ladau – can be ordered through McNally Robinson (buy local!)
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Human Rights Museum’s accessibility information on their website - https://humanrights.ca/visit/accessibility#section_1
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Abilities Manitoba – eLearning Series – this video playlist features short 10-15 minute videos on particular topics that may be of interest:
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Talking the Talk – Top Ten Tips for Respectful Language - https://youtu.be/PZJvAThMQ3o?si=rVSfxhqSsyuFC498
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The Least Dangerous Assumption - https://youtu.be/lho2UV5t_Ko?si=svhSCj-p18IQVKbA
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A Day in the Life of Mary – Segregated and Integrated Spaces explained - https://youtu.be/kkUbY90fRMI?si=zzHBsXjeHBoXsa-l
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Vowels of Choice (If you liked the ice cream example) - https://youtu.be/mEU59c9kqug?si=THO1ToNwsy-Cdlx3
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There are many more that may be helpful for depending upon your roles and interest – Check out (and subscribe to) Abilities Manitoba’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@abilitiesmanitoba3395/playlists
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Another YouTube channel that may be helpful for those working in classroom settings with children and youth is Five Moore Minutes with Dr. Shelley Moore. Quick but very useful tips and tricks to helping all children be included in educational spaces. https://www.youtube.com/@FiveMooreMinutes/videos
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For the drama teachers in the crowd:
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Inclusion in the Drama classroom: Assessing your space - https://www.theatrefolk.com/blog/inclusion-in-the-drama-classroom-assessing-your-space
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The Inclusive Classroom: Drama Class for Students with Special Needs - https://www.theatrefolk.com/blog/the-inclusive-classroom-drama-class-for-students-with-special-needs
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Linking Generations Through the Arts:
In 2006 Creative Retirement Manitoba launched a program in the arts that linked seniors living in Hartney Health Centre and in Souris in 2008 with children in the local schools. The team collected stories from both the seniors and the children and put it together into a community presentation. The art work provided a catalyst for relationships between the generations.
Hartney, Manitoba
https://vimeo.com/871930846?share=copy
In 2008 Creative Retirement Manitoba repeated the project in Souris Manitoba with seniors and students that lived there. This project could be duplicated in any Manitoba community. There was great value in bringing the seniors and young people together through the arts. It is a gift from one human being to another to hold space and listen.
Souris, Manitoba
https://vimeo.com/875649949?share=copy
The Arts Ability Project:
In 2002-2004 Canadian Centre on Disability Studies launched a cross-disability pilot project in visual arts, dance, music and creative drama with several service providers in Manitoba. Here are links to the videos and manuals that are outcomes of the programs.
Arts Ability Evaluation Report
Videos:
Mondays at Tower 3
https://vimeo.com/872965936?share=copy
A Person First with Jan
https://vimeo.com/871940419?share=copy
Tuesdays Downstairs
https://vimeo.com/873006744?share=copy