Empathy-Based Programs For High Schools

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Discover Empathy-Based Programs For High Schools

At Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It, we aim to promote inclusivity curriculum for high schools to help people celebrate the things that make them unique. Everyone should be able to feel seen, heard, and valued. At Don’t Hide It Flaunt It (DHIFI), we nurture environments where this is capable of happening by fostering uniqueness. Through our wide variety of programs, we aim to promote acceptance, empathy, and self-confidence for individuals from all walks of life.

An Inclusion Program Program

We believe that inclusivity curriculum for educators is truly capable of making a difference in the world. At the heart of DHIFI’s work is Social Emotional Learning. The aim of SEL is to assist students in better understanding their emotions, strengthening interpersonal skills, and making responsible choices, with a focus on students. Increasing awareness of how others experience the world, encouraging team building and fostering better communication are simply a few benefits of SEL activities. These activities assist students connect with themselves and others, developing the essential social skills necessary for achievement, both personally and academically. If you are curious about the potential of inclusion programs, we’re here to help you get started.

Inclusion Activities For Schools

In addition to social emotional learning activities, we additionally focus on inclusion programs for companies. At DHIFI, we work hard to ensure that everyone feels like they belong, regardless of their race, gender, abilities, or background. We don’t settle at inclusion; we work to create inclusion and inclusion where each person has access to the same opportunities. Schools, communities, and businesses are all capable of benefitting from our interactive programs, which cover a wide array of topics.

Inclusion Activities

Supporting welcome activity ideas students at DHIFI encompasses programming for schools, businesses, and community settings. Our Speaking Engagements focus on motivational talks that challenge assumptions about differences and disabilities. By promoting personal creativity through art, in addition to fostering inclusion and empathy, participants engage in meaningful activities in our interactive programs. Focusing on celebrating the things that make us unique and creating an atmosphere of kindness and respect among peers, these programs spark a critical dialogue. To ensure a long-term impact on all who participate, each program is tailored to the specific needs of the audience. Experience the difference we can make with acceptance activities for families.

Self Acceptance Activities For Students

Founded on the idea that differences should be celebrated, not suppressed, DHIFI’s mission is to empower individuals to celebrate what makes them different through first day of school activity ideas. Encouraging people of every age to celebrate their differences as a fundamental element of who they are is what we aim to achieve. Whether it is through storytelling, interactive seminars or public speaking, our goal is to create a world where inclusion is embraced and valued. Understanding and respect are crucial for spaces that empower their members to celebrate their differences confidently.

Integrating SEL Activities for Educators

As an educator, you may be curious about ways to integrate SEL activities for schools into your school curriculum. It doesn’t have to eat into your whole school day and there’s a large number of ways of achieving this. At Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It, we’re here to provide you with ideas to assist students in celebrating their differences. A few examples include:

  • Sharing quotes
  • Sharing stories
  • Coping strategies
  • Journal entries
  • Arts and crafts
  • Positive affirmations
  • Show-and-tell

Bullying Prevention Curriculum Bullying Awareness Training For Companies

Our focus on disability education training for schools is core to our mission, as bullying frequently stems from a lack of understanding and acceptance of differences. We address the root causes behind bullying and offer students tools to take a stand through interactive activities and open discussions. Providing students with the tools and awareness needed to recognize behaviors of bullying in their communities and to oppose them, we emphasize kindness, respect, and empathy. These programs not only build awareness, they additionally enable students to transform into advocates for change, creating environments that are safer and more supportive for all. If you’d like to learn more about disability awareness training for educators, don’t hesitate to .

Icebreaker Activity Ideas For The Classroom

To create an enhanced sense of inclusion and connection, you’ll discover icebreaker activity ideas families at Project Flaunt. We encourage individuals to not only celebrate their differences but to share their stories with others through our distinct initiative, Project Flaunt. These activities can include introductory games where individuals express something special about themselves, collaborative activities that focus on individual strengths, or storytelling sessions where students talk about how their differences shape their perspectives. Through these activities, students don’t just discover more about one another, they also build a deeper appreciation for inclusion within their classroom, at home, and in the wider community.

An Inclusion Program For Students

Inspiring individuals to embrace their differences and build a more inclusive world through SEL programs for organizations is our focused mission at DHIFI, with all we do. We aim to foster environments where understanding and acceptance thrive through our wide range of programs. Get in touch with us today to learn more information about our programs.

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.