Foster empathy and understanding among students through thoughtful discussions and engaging activities.

Create a classroom environment where every student feels valued, respected, and included.

Encourage curiosity and open-mindedness in students as they explore diverse perspectives and experiences.

Unlock the Power of Disability Awareness in Your Classroom

The Disability Awareness Classroom Book Guide is a comprehensive resource that equips educators with curated book lists, discussion prompts, and activities to facilitate conversations about disability in a respectful and inclusive manner. Help your students develop empathy, respect, and a sense of belonging in the classroom.

Meet Shawna Gathman, M.Ed.

Hi, I’m Shawna Gathman, a Special Education Consultant and educator who is passionate about helping schools create environments where every student feels respected, supported, and valued. I’ve seen how powerful it can be when students are given opportunities to learn about differences in thoughtful and age-appropriate ways. Conversations about disability help build empathy, understanding, and stronger classroom communities. I created this guide to give educators simple tools—books, discussion questions, and activities—that can help start those conversations with confidence. Inclusion and belonging are deeply important to me. Every student deserves to feel like they are a meaningful part of their classroom community, and educators deserve practical resources that help make that possible.

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