Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Wheels turning and turning

The experience at the Science Factory was great. I spoke to a few of the camp counselors that came inside, asking if they'd bring their group of kids over to try the chair. Once one child tried the chair others wanted to also. I had steady business and for the last hour, the wheelchair was gone the entire time, there was always a child in it doing a science activity. There was no need for with no explanation of disability and no formal conference on the importance of attitudes. It was a popular "traveling exhibit" all it took was seeing and sitting. Automatic inclusion without research studies or adult involvement- just kids being kids who have a natural curiosity. I wonder if any of the kids who tried the chair will come in contact with people with disabilities and remember this particular experience.

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