))
Beyond Compliance: The True Meaning of Inclusion in Education with Aimée and Lila - Episode 51
Manage episode 466647306 series 3063140
Indhold leveret af Aaron DeVries. Alt podcastindhold inklusive episoder, grafik og podcastbeskrivelser uploades og leveres direkte af Aaron DeVries eller deres podcastplatformspartner. Hvis du mener, at nogen bruger dit ophavsretligt beskyttede værk uden din tilladelse, kan du følge processen beskrevet her https://da.player.fm/legal.
In this episode ofThe Inclusive Dad Podcast, host AAron welcomes guests Aimée and her daughter, Lila, to discuss their advocacy journey within the school system. Lila, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, shares her fight to attend a more accessible high school alongside her established support system. They dive into the barriers of special education policies, the power of self-advocacy, and the importance of inclusion beyond compliance. Aimée and Lila emphasize the role of community in fostering true accessibility and highlight how youth-led support networks can drive meaningful change.
Key Takeaways:
Advocacy Matters –Lila’s courage in self-advocacy proves that students should have a voice in decisions affecting their education.
Beyond Compliance –ADA compliance doesn’t always mean true accessibility; spaces built with inclusion in mind are crucial.
Peer Support –Lila’s friendships play a key role in her independence, showing the value of social inclusion in education.
Parental Involvement– Aimée highlights the importance of persistent advocacy and strategic IEP accommodations.
Inclusion Starts Early – Schools and communities must involve disabled individuals in planning from the beginning, not as an afterthought.
Aimée and Lila’s definitions of inclusion:
Lila:
Inclusion is seeing someone who is not participating in an activity and asking them “Do you want to join us?”
Aimée:
When you are trying to create inclusive spaces and programs you must include the people in the planning process and not just bring them in at the end.
SPAM© Count:
Host:
Yes
Current Guest:
Yes
Cumulative Guest Stats:
Yes - 25
No - 24
☕ Buy me a Coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/theinclusivedad
Subscribe to Podcast Newsletter:https://www.theinclusivedad.com/podcastupdates
Want to create videos like this? Check out StreamYard:https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6041699795730432
Want to be a guest on Inclusion and Advocacy from a Parent's Perspective: The Inclusive Dad? Send Aaron Devries a message on PodMatch, here:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theinclusivedad
78 episoder
Del
