Hearts of Glass

a film by JenTen Productions

Springing Into Action

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Square Graphic with white background. Text at the top “SPRINGING INTO ACTION.” Below the text are two square graphics – one is for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2023 and the other is for Autism Acceptance Month. The DD Awareness graphic features original artwork – multi-colored leaves outlined in black against a bright green background. There’s an orange band with text that runs across the lower quarter of the graphic. Text reads “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2023 Beyond the Conversation #DDAM2023.” To the right of that graphic is another with a dark blue background with white text arched across the top - “AUSTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH.” Below the text is a bright green infinity sign (an “8” on its side). Below that is the text “Different Not Less.” Every letter in the word “different” uses a unique font. In the lower right corner of the graphic is the Disability:IN logo.

We’ve had an exciting couple of months. Here are some highlights during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and Autism and Neurodiversity Acceptance Month.

  • Awarded “Most Impactful Documentary” by the 2023 cohort of Partners in Policymaking Alabama
  • Kicked off programming for the inaugural Broadening Inclusion Grant at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign through an event with the Special Education Graduate Student Association (SEGSA)
  • Participated in Disability Pride Week at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
  • Collaborated with the Career and Life Studies Certificate (CLCS) Program at the University of Delaware

There is a terrific resource that has information on inclusive post-secondary programs like CLCS. It’s called Think College and it is dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving research and practice in inclusive higher education for students with intellectual disability.