2500 schools Pilot nationally national ‘15 program Man In ‘11 Motion World Tour ‘00 Relay engages ‘95 schools across 250 life skills Canada lessons sent to all BC schools ‘85
• Increase awareness of the potential of people with disabilities and promote inclusion • Engage and empower young people to make positive change in their communities
Why the Rick Hansen School Program? • Students with disabilities still experience exclusion • Integration: benefits and challenges • Resources and support for teachers • Free • Connected to provincial curriculum
What we offer Lesson Abilities In Difference Maker Motion Plans Program
Pro-D Ambassadors Books Online resources
CFE placements • Experience education in not-for-profit context • Help develop new curriculum for K-12 • Enhance existing curriculum – incorporate UDL, additional activities, resources • Create materials that will be professionally presented, sent to and used by over 2500 schools across Canada
“I have been inspired “I will be involved with to be a leader and the Rick Hansen School to keep taking the initiative.” Caillie, student, AB Program as long as it is available .” “ My time spent at RHF was valuable to my Deborah, Principal, BC learning and I know it will be beneficial in my future role as a teacher .” UBC teacher candidate “An excellent educational program...keep up the “Our team loved the great work and commitment .” resources and kits .” Teacher, MB Archie, RHSP partner charity, ON
We look forward to working with UBC Faculty of Education Class of 2015! www.rickhansen.com/schools schools@rickhansen.com
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