This exciting speaking program will take individuals with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities of varied backgrounds into Alberta High Schools to talk to students about staying in school, overcoming adversity, and how to properly interact with people with disabilities.
The hope is that the Speakers in Schools program will not only help students to have a better understanding of how people with disabilities live in our province, but also create valuable skill-building opportunities for the individuals with disabilities that present the program on behalf of Easter Seals – individuals who may or may not be presently employed themselves.
Download 15 Short tips for Interacting better with People with Physical Disabilities, Overcoming Adversity & Why Staying in School Makes Sense (Pdf)
Leading this program is Barry Lindemann. Barry is a born and raised Calgarian, who has been working in our community with various non-profits groups serving individuals with disabilities since he became a full-time wheelchair user from a spinal cord injury 15 years ago. Having spoken to numerous local schools and groups in the past, Barry is looking forward to seeing this exciting Easter Seals Speakers program touch as many Albertans as it can.
If you are interested in bringing this program to your student audience please contact Barry Lindemann at mhoedl%60ooAri%60v/b%60 or 403-235-5662.