Disability Resources

Book Recommendations for Primary-Junior (PJ)

All Kinds of Friends Picture Book Series

Each book in this series outlines a specific exceptionality that one might come across in their lifetime.

Recommended by teacher candidate Madeline Elman

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Duck Days

Duck Days follow’s Lauren, a third-grade student with Autism as she learns to “ride the waves.”

Recommended by teacher candidate Madeline Elman

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Roll With It

This book covers the topic of ableism and inclusivity. The story follows Ellie, a young girl with Cerebral Palsy.

Recommended by teacher candidate Madeline Elman

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Primary-Junior (PJ) Resources

 

 

Four paper dolls coloured in with pastels.

Dolls Are Us

This resource helps students explore their own identity through dolls.

Recommended by teacher candidate Madeline Elman

PDF document (981 KB)

A pile of silver and gold metal gears.

Pulleys and Gears

This lesson will help students understand the importance of having accessible devices.

Developed by teacher candidate Madeline Elman

Word document (295 KB)

Illustration of three children sitting in wheelchairs outside

See Me for Me Picture Book

This picture book uses rhyming words to introduce children to people with physical disabilities.

Recommended by teacher candidate Madeline Elman

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A photo of the top of someone's face with green eyes.

See Me for Me Lesson Plan

After reading See Me for Me students will reflect with the help of this lesson.

Developed by teacher candidate Madeline Elman

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