Disability Education Initiatives For Schools

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Discover More About Inclusion Programs for Schools

With inclusivity programs for universities, we strive to promote mutual respect and tolerance at DHIFI. Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It (DHIFI) believes that accepting and acknowledging the differences that make us unique is an extremely powerful act. With the help of a wide range of programs and activities, tolerance and mutual respect for both seen and invisible differences are capable of being significantly advanced.

An Inclusion Curriculum

Advancing an SEL curriculum is among the cornerstones of DHIFI’s efforts. We’ve created programs for children and teens to ensure they get the help they need to experience healthy relationships, increased empathy, and a boost to their confidence. We strive to promote inclusive environments in various locations, such as schools, communities, and even corporate settings and offer a variety of SEL activities to this end. To promote a culture of acceptance and empathy, students are encouraged to understand and appreciate the qualities that make themselves and others unique with these activities. Find out more about inclusion programs for organizations by contacting DHIFI today.

SEL Activities For Students

Project Flaunt is the ideal place to begin when you are trying to find icebreaker activity ideas kids . The ‘Get To Know You’ activities we have created are the perfect chance for promoting the forging of deeper connections between students. These activities create opportunities for students to open up about themselves and find out about the experiences of their peers, which is essential for creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment. With the help of these interactions, students gain a better comprehension of inclusion and develop stronger bonds with each other. If you’re interested in the potential of empathy-based program, why not get started today?

Belonging Activities For High Schools

We take inclusion programs for students very seriously at DHIFI. Our inclusion programs at DHIFI are designed to create inclusive spaces where everyone feels valued and respected. We deliver presentations and workshops highlighting the importance of inclusion by working with schools, community organizations, and corporations. Many different aspects of inclusion are addressed in our programs. This includes both visible differences like physical disabilities and invisible ones like mental health issues and learning disabilities.

Bullying Prevention Curriculum

We are dedicated to providing anti-bullying initiatives for organizations at DHIFI. A large number of people have unfortunately experienced first-hand the prevalence of bullying in educational settings of all kinds. We strive to promote understanding and empathy among students, believing this problem is capable of being combated. Bullying behavior can be not only recognized but also addressed with the strategies and tools we provide. This assists in creating an environment that is safer and more supportive. When the importance of respecting differences is emphasized, a sense of responsibility is developed in students that leads them to create a community that is free of bullies. Discover the benefit of disability awareness initiatives for organizations by getting involved in our mission.

Disability Awareness School Assemblies

Through dynamic school assemblies, Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It showcases social-emotional learning programs by sparking emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and meaningful connection. Every assembly, whether focused on anti-bullying, disability support, or belonging, motivates students to acknowledge both their individual strengths and the individuality in others. Our approach combines powerful personal experiences, student-led discussions, and reflection tools to encourage students to appreciate their individuality and that of their peers. They go beyond education by empowering genuine student action and encouraging sustained belonging in school communities. Excited to introduce this inspiring experience to your school?

Reach out today to organize an assembly that encourages every student to celebrate their own uniqueness.

Disability Awareness Program For Schools

We advance our mission of disability acceptance initiatives for educators in many ways at DHIFI.

  • School Programs: Inclusion and SEL education are integrated into the curriculum through our programs for schools. Workshops, classroom activities, and assemblies are simply several of the ways students become engaged in substantive discussions surrounding topics including acceptance and respect.
  • Community Programs: In addition to schools, we collaborate with community organizations, summer camps, faith-based groups, and other non-profits. These programs aim to build inclusive communities that promote understanding and celebrate inclusion.
  • Corporate Programs: We aim for our reach to expand to the corporate sector as well. As part of this goal, Inclusion presentations and training sessions are offered so that more inclusive workspaces are capable of being created by companies. Each organization’s needs are taken into account with these programs. A culture of acceptance and respect among employees is promoted by these programs.

Inspiring individuals to embrace their unique differences and encourage the development of an inclusive and empathic culture is DHIFI’s goal. The social emotional learning activities, get to know you activity ideas families , inclusion programs, and anti-bullying activities we offer make it possible to create an environment where value and respect are the norm.

Empathy Building Activities For Kids

Contact us today at Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It for more information about disability awareness initiatives for students and how you can get involved. Together, let’s celebrate what makes us unique and create a world where differences are not just accepted but flaunted.

Our Programs

Our social emotional learning (SEL) and empathy-building programs are designed to build acceptance and empathy and create cultures of inclusion for schools, communities, companies, and beyond.
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School Programs

This program is designed to help kids and teens build self-confidence, empathy and healthy relationship skills.

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Community Programs

We work with community organizations, summer camps, faith-based organizations, and other non-profits.

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Corporate Programs

DHIFI offers customized presentations and programming for companies of all sizes to build inclusivity and understanding in the workplace.

Testimonials

During our 2019 annual President’s Council of Cornell Women (PCCW) Symposium, Meg gave an impressionable presentation titled “What You Think of Me is None of My Business: Embracing Your Superpower” which embodied our theme of PCCW Celebrates One Cornell: Diversity and Inclusion.” Not only was Meg’s presentation insightful, thoughtful and impactful, but she captivated the audience. Sharing stories about those who go through life with visible and invisible differences made us aware that we all face difficulties and challenges in many ways, but together, through education and awareness, we can be compassionate, loving and caring to everyone, no matter the trials and tribulations ahead.

Carole Quealy

Cornell University, Alumni Affairs & Development

When the U.S. Embassy in Israel hosted Meg Zucker as a Distinguished American Speaker in 2015, the audiences she spoke and met with were deeply inspired by her personal story, her effective advocacy, and the early success of Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It.  Her appearance made a huge impact with advocates for inclusion and acceptance which still resonates today with those who met her.

Daniel Shapiro

former U.S. Ambassador to Israel

Meg is an energetic and engaging speaker who inspires all who meet her with her life story of growing up with a blatant physical difference and parenting kids who share her difference.   Her message of “the things that make me different make me, me” is heartfelt and impactful and resonates with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.  Meg’s mission of building acceptance, tolerance, and empathy is more important now than ever before.  Everyone who has the pleasure of hearing Meg’s story and her vision will be better for it.

Mindy Scheier

Founder and CEO, Runway of Dreams Foundation

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CASEL Competencies
 
  • Self-awareness: Assessing
 one’s own strengths […] and possessing confidence and growth mind-set
  • Social awareness: Taking the perspective of and empathizing with others from diverse backgrounds and cultures
  • Relationship skills: Establishing healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals.