The Secret to Changing How Other Kids Treat
Your Child with a Disability?
What You Wish You'd Known All Along!
Parents of kids with disabilities wish for a life of inclusion and belonging for their child.
But most struggle to find it. It's not your fault.
How society treats kids with disabilities is a product of our history and culture.
So, what's the secret to making a difference?
That's A Great Question!
Hey There, I'm Diana,
Creator of the Beyond Awareness Movement.
And I found myself asking that same question.
I did all the things I was taught as a sibling and a special education teacher: talking about people with disabilities as if I were the expert, simulation activities, inspirational stories, etc. And I discovered that these lessons, and the way that I was talking about disability, were NOT making a positive difference.
Through years of research, I finally figured out that our traditional understandings of disability were outdated, based in ableism, and counterproductive!
I started learning about disability from a social justice lens, and here's what happened...
- Children with disabilities began to feel "seen" and valued as members of the community
- I started to feel at ease about and empowered with disability conversations
- My non-disabled students felt comfortable with and respectful of people with disabilities
- Children without disabilities at my school began to want to include students with disabilities
- My teacher colleagues began to advocate for inclusion
- Parents of non-disabled students thanked me for helping their children to be respectful citizens
- Parents of non-disabled children reported that their kids were educating them about disability at home!
To sum it up, perspectives shifted completely among both students AND staff on campus!
And students with disabilities were empowered!
As Seen On...
Now I'm On A Mission To Help Parents Do the Same Through My Course
Everything you need to know about disability
in a way that makes a positive difference!
By the end of this course, you'll be able to...
- Instill a sense of self-worth and self-advocacy in your child
- Address questions that children ask you related to disability
- Model respectful terminology to use related to disability
- Lead productive conversations related to disability
- Conduct disability awareness activities with confidence
- Understand disability from a social justice lens
- Be an empowered disability ally
- Inspire disability inclusion and allyship among others in your community
With these quick-to-consume lessons and done-for-you resources, you'll be empowered to be the change you've been hoping to see for your child!
What You'll Learn
How Can I Truly Make A Difference?
Step away from the traditional ways of thinking about disability (which are counterproductive and often ableist). Learn research-based disability perspectives that truly make a difference.
New Ways Of Thinking About Disability
Learn the two main models of disability and how the “new” model leads to social justice and inclusion.
Discrimination And Disability: How To Stop It
Flip the switch from ableism to anti-ableism, pro-dignity, and pro-inclusion! Learn the common ableist practices and how to turn them around. Become the model of dignity and inclusion for children!
Making Sure All Children Feel A Sense Of Belonging
Discover why access and inclusion are critical for people with disabilities. Teach others about how access is critical for inclusion to work. This lesson will be an aha moment!
Technology: A Window To Belonging
Take access and inclusion to the next level with assistive technology. Learn how assistive technology is a foundational point of access for many people with disabilities.
Learn From The Past For A Better Future
Think of this as your roadmap to becoming a true disability access and inclusion ally. After this lesson, you’ll truly “get it” and see why it’s so important to know this and make sure others know it.
How To Talk About Disability
Avoid embarrassing interactions with people with disabilities by learning what to say and what not to say. Learn how to speak in a respectful and inclusive way.
Choosing The Right Books And Resources
Learn how to screen books and resources to make sure you're choosing resources that take children beyond simple awareness of differences, but further the work of creating access and inclusion in our communities.
“Diana’s Beyond Awareness work is extraordinary. She encourages me to share my story not only as a blind athlete, but also my experiences as a community member who succeeds, not just because of my positive attitude, but also because of societal access and inclusion. I’ve seen a lot of disability awareness teachings. But hers by far make the most sense and are the best out there. Everyone should go Beyond Awareness!”
Lex Gillette, Paralympic Silver Medalist
What's Included
Beyond Awareness Basics Course
Disability 101! Everything you need to know to guide your growth in understanding disability, and fostering access, inclusion, and belonging for your child. You'll have the assurance that you are moving in the most respectful direction based on research and lived disability experiences.
Ready-to-Use Learning Posters
As a busy adult, I know that you are too busy to visual reminders from scratch for yourself or your children. That's why I include these ready-to-print posters, among other resources, to share with your child's teacher and school to start creating awareness!
Done-For-You Scripts and Resources
These beautiful scripts and resources are just what busy parents need to keep them focused on topics that make a difference for you and your child, now and in the future, while keeping them engaged in messages that reinforce disability as a normal and natural part of diversity! This is a critical foundation for instilling self-love and a spirit of self-advocacy in your child!
"What you have done here at McMillin for the past 18 years has made a tremendous difference in our students and in our school culture. I know this not only because of the students who walk the halls each day with a kindness and inclusive spirit that is unique to our campus, but also because my own son who attended school here from kindergarten through 6th grade, and who is now an EMT, is completely comfortable, compassionate, and capable when serving his patients with disabilities. This Beyond Awareness work has done a great, life-long service to our students, and to our community."
Cynthia Orr, Principal, McMillin Elementary
Plus, These Amazing Bonuses!
Get Your School On Board Toolkit
You just might be inspired to take this BEYOND your family and into your child's school! And if you do, I'm giving you the exact things to say and share to get them as excited as you!
Find The Perfect Guest Speakers
I'm sharing all my tips and scripts to find the perfect guest speakers to bring in to your child's classroom, school, or Beyond Awareness event.
ABILITY Magazine's ADA 30th Anniversary Interviews
I've compiled some of my favorite interviews from my ABILITY Magazine ADA 30th Anniversary interview series. Meet some of the most amazing disability advocates in the world who I got to interview!
is the quick and easy resource that will give you confidence, peace of mind, and help you be the change you want to see when it comes to your child's sense of belonging!
Learn at your own pace, finishing the comprehensive digital course in one day in just a few hours, or taking it one module at a time for only minutes a day.
Learn the why and how of respectful disability awareness that will lead to transformation in your family and community.
Feel a sense of confidence, accomplishment, and personal fulfillment, knowing that your efforts are actually making a difference for today and for future generations!
Learn the foundational tenets that will make your disability conversations align with other social justice movements.
It's time to empower yourself and your family with confidence, going
Beyond Awareness
and fostering a more inclusive world for your child with disabilities!
- 9 Video Lessons (Value $300)
- Beyond Awareness Workbook (Value $50)
- Printable Posters (Value $20)
- Scripts and Resources (Value $20)
Plus,
- Get Your School On Board Toolkit (Value $50)
- Find The Perfect Guest Speakers (Value $20)
- ABILITY Magazine's ADA 30th Anniversary Interviews (Value Priceless!)
Total Value = Over $460!
Regular Price = $197
Today's Price = Only $37!
"If you care about ALL kids, you MUST get trained in Beyond Awareness! Make a positive difference in children's lives now and in the future.”
Carol Green, California State PTA President
Frequently Asked Questions
I have a family member with a disability? Will this teach me anything I don't already know?
I’ve thought about how great it would be to have a disability awareness event at my child's school. Will this course prepare me? And will it help me get the faculty and administration on board? How?
Between work, shopping, cooking, cleaning, my kids' sports, activities and appointments, I don’t have a lot of time. How much time will I need for the course?
The children at my child's school don’t include the students with disabilities. Will this course help me change that?
Do I need to be be a parent of a child with a disability to benefit from this course?
If I’m not ready to lead an event with guest speakers, will I still be able to make a difference at my child's school?
What if I have absolutely zero knowledge of or experience with disability. Is this course for me?
Would this be a good course to bring to my PTA or PTO parents?
It's time to be the change you want to see in your child's world by going
Beyond Awareness
and learning everything that really matters about disability!
- 9 Video Lessons (Value $300)
- Beyond Awareness Workbook (Value $50)
- Printable Posters (Value $20)
- Scripts and Resources (Value $20)
Plus,
- Get Your School On Board Toolkit (Value $50)
- Find The Perfect Guest Speakers (Value $20)
- ABILITY Magazine's ADA 30th Anniversary Interviews (Value Priceless!)
Total Value = Over $460!
Regular Price = $197
Today's Price = Only $37!
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THE TIME IS NOW
Your child and community are waiting for you!
Things aren't going to change or get better until someone takes a stand.
You're on this page because you're ready to make a difference!
You are needed to lead the way. You are capable. You just need quick and easy tools to guide you. Now you have access to those tools. What are you waiting for? Here are the tools you need. All in one place. Quick. Easy. Affordable.
It's time to create a change,
one that will make a lifelong difference for your child, and so many others.
Today can be the start of a new world!
BE THE CHANGE!
It's time to be the change you want to see in the world by going
Beyond Awareness
and learning everything that really matters about disability!
- 9 Video Lessons (Value $300)
- Beyond Awareness Workbook (Value $50)
- Printable Posters (Value $20)
- Scripts and Resources (Value $20)
Plus,
- Get Your School On Board Toolkit (Value $50)
- Find The Perfect Guest Speakers (Value $20)
- ABILITY Magazine's ADA 30th Anniversary Interviews (Value Priceless!)
