INCLUSION IN SCHOOLS
Through school and community partnerships, AdaptED offers experiential learning for non-adaptive students, teachers, and faculty, with a vision of empowering the next generation to understand disability, develop empathy, and model inclusive behaviors.
Created in collaboration with Vanessa Cantu, ReDefine Class 1 alumni, and Teresa Barkley, ReDefine Class 34 Alumni and Retired Texas Educator, ATF’s AdaptED curriculum is designed to be break the stigma of disability, allow for meaningful conversation with individuals who have experienced life-altering injuries, and empower everyone to push the boundaries of what they view as possible in an engaging and impactful way.
HOW IT WORKS
Small groups & Classroom Setting
Delivered within standard classrooms, this intimate format fosters a safe environment to ask vulnerable questions. It breaks down complex topics surrounding disability and empathy into structured lessons, allowing for authentic peer discussions and deep reflection.
All-School Assembly & Keynotes
Driven by powerful, live storytelling from ATF alumni, this high-energy presentation delivers the AdaptED message to the student body and faculty simultaneously. This pathway establishes a shared language around inclusion and community leadership, inspiring a unified cultural shift across the entire campus in a single day.
100% Cost-Free
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