HIGHLAND OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
PICTURE DAY
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
OCTOBER IS DISABILITY AWARENESS HISTORY MONTH!
Did you know…
Washington successfully passed a bill that established October as
“Disability History Month” in all public schools. In passing the bill,
the legislature stated that “recognizing disability history will inspire
students with disabilities to feel a greater sense of pride, reduce
harassment and bullying, and help keep students with disabilities in
school.”
It is important
for people to understand that people with disabilities are more alike
than different. For children, this is especially important because
attitudes develop during childhood by watching and listening to peers,
teachers and family. Schools, clubs and youth groups are ideal places to
increase knowledge about people with disabilities and to foster
positive attitudes about them. "Inclusion is within everyone's ability!"