Disability Awareness

This collection of teacher resources addresses disability awareness. The units highlight the story of a teenager named Nodira who shares her experience living with a disability. The lesson plans, videos, multimedia and stories in this collection illustrate the challenges of children with disabilities face, as well as how children are being supported.

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Disability Awareness: Full Unit - Grades 6-8 The lesson plans in this unit illustrate the challenges that children with disabilities face, as... Disability Awareness: Full Unit - Grades 6-8 6-8 Disability Awareness: Full Unit - Grades 6-8 Disability Awareness: Full Unit - Grades 6-8 The lesson plans in this unit illustrate the challenges that children with disabilities face, as well as how children are being supported.	Disability Awareness: Full Unit - Grades 9-12 The lesson plans in this unit illustrate the challenges that children with disabilities face, as... Disability Awareness: Full Unit - Grades 9-12 9-12 Disability Awareness: Full Unit - Grades 9-12 Disability Awareness: Full Unit - Grades 9-12 The lesson plans in this unit illustrate the challenges that children with disabilities face, as well as how children are being supported.
Lesson 1: Disability Awareness 6-8 Objectives: 1) To raise students’ level of understanding and meaning of the term “disability.” 2... Lesson 1: Disability Awareness 6-8 6-8 Lesson 1: Disability Awareness 6-8 Lesson 1: Disability Awareness 6-8 Objectives: 1) To raise students’ level of understanding and meaning of the term “disability.” 2) To understand the difference between the physical and social obstacles that children with disabilities face. 3) To become familiar with how UNICEF approaches disability issues, particularly the difference between focusing on the needs and rights of children with disabilities and preventing the occurrence of disabilities.	Lesson 1: Disability Awareness 9-12 Objectives: 1) Raise student awareness and understanding of the term “disability.” 2)... Lesson 1: Disability Awareness 9-12 9-12 Lesson 1: Disability Awareness 9-12 Lesson 1: Disability Awareness 9-12 Objectives: 1) Raise student awareness and understanding of the term “disability.” 2) Familiarize students with the life of a young person with a disability and encourage students to consider her needs. 3) Begin discussion of the work of UNICEF to promote inclusion of children with disabilities
Lesson 2: Disability Awareness 6-8 Objectives: 1) Familiarize students with UNICEF programs designed specifically to work with... Lesson 2: Disability Awareness 6-8 6-8 Lesson 2: Disability Awareness 6-8 Lesson 2: Disability Awareness 6-8 Objectives: 1) Familiarize students with UNICEF programs designed specifically to work with children with disabilities in different countries. 2) Encourage reflection on how inclusive education benefits all children and what can be done to address the rights of children with disabilities in their own school.	Lesson 2: Disability Awareness 9-12 Objective 1) To develop an understanding of how UNICEF works on disability issues in different... Lesson 2: Disability Awareness 9-12 9-12 Lesson 2: Disability Awareness 9-12 Lesson 2: Disability Awareness 9-12 Objective 1) To develop an understanding of how UNICEF works on disability issues in different contexts. 2) To raise awareness of the relationship between poverty and disability. 3) To understand how inclusive education can benefit all students.

Case Studies: UNICEF and Children with Disabilities 6-8 Examine the case studies of Ethiopia, Georgia, Macedonia and Sri Lanka - and how disabilities... Case Studies: UNICEF and Children with Disabilities 6-8 6-8 Case Studies: UNICEF and Children with Disabilities 6-8 Case Studies: UNICEF and Children with Disabilities 6-8 Examine the case studies of Ethiopia, Georgia, Macedonia and Sri Lanka - and how disabilities affect the lives of children living in those countries.	Case Studies: UNICEF and Children with Disabilities 9-12 Learn about how Ethiopia, Georgia, Sri Lanka and Macedonia are aiming to provide access to... Case Studies: UNICEF and Children with Disabilities 9-12 9-12 Case Studies: UNICEF and Children with Disabilities 9-12 Case Studies: UNICEF and Children with Disabilities 9-12 Learn about how Ethiopia, Georgia, Sri Lanka and Macedonia are aiming to provide access to education and basic services for all children.
Interview with UNICEF Child Protection Advisor 6-8 Read an interview with UNICEF Child Protection Advisor Alexandra Yuster. Interview with UNICEF Child Protection Advisor 6-8 6-8 Interview with UNICEF Child Protection Advisor 6-8 Interview with UNICEF Child Protection Advisor 6-8 Read an interview with UNICEF Child Protection Advisor Alexandra Yuster.	Interview with UNICEF Child Protection Advisor 9-12 Read an interview with UNICEF Child Protection Advisor Alexandra Yuster. Interview with UNICEF Child Protection Advisor 9-12 9-12 Interview with UNICEF Child Protection Advisor 9-12 Interview with UNICEF Child Protection Advisor 9-12 Read an interview with UNICEF Child Protection Advisor Alexandra Yuster.
L'histoire de Nodira Lisez à propos de Nodira, une jeune fille de l'Ouzbékistan, qui est handicapée. L'histoire de Nodira 6-8 9-12 L'histoire de Nodira L'histoire de Nodira Lisez à propos de Nodira, une jeune fille de l'Ouzbékistan, qui est handicapée.	La Historia de Nodira Lea sobre Nodira, una chica de Uzbekistán, que vive con una discapacidad. La Historia de Nodira 6-8 9-12 La Historia de Nodira La Historia de Nodira Lea sobre Nodira, una chica de Uzbekistán, que vive con una discapacidad.

A Multi-Cultural School in Bosnia and Herzegovina Brings out the Best Watch a video about a child friendly school in Bosnia and Herzegovina. More than a decade after... 3-5 6-8 9-12 A Multi-Cultural School in Bosnia and Herzegovina Brings out the Best Watch a video about a child friendly school in Bosnia and Herzegovina. More than a decade after the war, this school is using a multi-cultural, child centered model to best serve the needs of its students. Download	Braille textbooks for children in Zimbabwe Learn about a UNICEF-supported initiative to provide primary school textbooks in Braille to... 6-8 9-12 Braille textbooks for children in Zimbabwe Learn about a UNICEF-supported initiative to provide primary school textbooks in Braille to students living in Zimbabwe. Download
L'histoire de Nodira: Les Enfants Handicapés Apprenez plus sur l'histoire de Nodira comme elle fait face à son handicap - cette vidéo... 6-8 9-12 L'histoire de Nodira: Les Enfants Handicapés Apprenez plus sur l'histoire de Nodira comme elle fait face à son handicap - cette vidéo illustre les enjeux et les défis auxquels sont confrontés les jeunes d'aujourd'hui, ainsi que les programmes qui sont utilisés pour améliorer sa vie. Download	La Historia de Nodira: Los Niños con Discapacidad Conozca la historia de Nodira y como hace frente a su discapacidad. Este video ilustra los... 6-8 9-12 La Historia de Nodira: Los Niños con Discapacidad Conozca la historia de Nodira y como hace frente a su discapacidad. Este video ilustra los problemas y los desafíos a los que se enfrenta la juventud de hoy, así como los programas que están funcionando para mejorar su vida. Download
Nodira's Story - Disability Awareness Learn about the story of Nodira as she copes with her disability— this video illustrates the... 6-8 9-12 Nodira's Story - Disability Awareness Learn about the story of Nodira as she copes with her disability— this video illustrates the issues and challenges facing today's youth, as well as programs that are working to improve her life. Download	Rising Voices Series: The Flowing River Filmed in rural Nicaragua, this video chronicles the lives of David Zamora Munoz and his brother... 6-8 9-12 Rising Voices Series: The Flowing River Filmed in rural Nicaragua, this video chronicles the lives of David Zamora Munoz and his brother Francisco in their community and school, a Child Friendly School. David, Francisco and their parents highlight the importance of the school, while the principal and teachers emphasize the unique elements of a Child Friendly School, such as its emphasis on inclusive education, gender equality, and sanitation. The Flowing River is in Spanish with English subtitles and is approximately 24 minutes in length. Download