Changing attitudes about disabilities so all children are included

The leader in disability awareness education since 1978. Fostering inclusive, respectful schools and communities for people of all abilities.

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School Programs on Disabilities and Chronic Medical Conditions

Our award-winning programs use a hands-on, participatory curriculum to foster respect and inclusion for people of all abilities in elementary schools and communities at large.

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Inclusion and Respect Matter

The UOD program teaches students to be more respectful and friendly, and to become allies of people with disabilities, promoting an inclusive culture in the schools and communities we serve.

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Become a Partner

We invite individuals, schools, communities and businesses to partner with us to support inclusion for disabled people, recognizing that disability is a key aspect of our diverse world.

Why Disability Awareness Education is Important

Disabilities are everywhere

Yet barriers to inclusion remain.

Accurate information and open conversation can make the difference between acceptance and discrimination.

David Ticchi, UOD speaker spotlight

Speaker Spotlight

DAVID TICCHI

David Ticchi, long-time speaker for our Blindness and Low Vision unit, is pictured arriving to present to 3rd graders at Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School in Newton. David remarked that he is delighted to be back speaking to kids in person. Welcome back, David!

News from UOD

Mindful Resilience Webinar Enlightens Attendees

Just in time – as the stress of back to school rises – Understanding Our Differences was pleased to offer a helpful webinar on Mindful Resilience. This webinar was another ...
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Student Advocacy Makes A Difference

Understanding Our Differences presented very well-received programming to students in the Newton after school program Service Stars. This was accomplished thanks to a generous grant we received from Newton’s Hauser ...
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