KIDS WITH DIFFERENCES - THE SERIES

Resource #
DVD • KWMD599W

Price $99.95

Program Contents: 3 programs one 1 DVD - 23 minutes

Captioning: None

Copyright Date: 1998 - 2004

Upbeat and thought-provoking video that breaks down stereotypes of children with physical differences and promotes discussion to educate peers.

"Kids Just Want To Have Fun!" features children with cerebral palsy, neuromuscular conditions, Spina Bifida, amputations, cleft lip and palate, and burn scars who talk openly about their lives and their differences.

Proving that they are more like everyone else than different, children are seen enjoying all types of activities and sports, such as kayaking, swimming, bull riding and skiing. The children talk openly about their lives and their differences.

Teachers striving to promote understanding and acceptance of children with disabilities will find this video invaluable. A suggested curriculum, including learning concepts and discussion questions, is included with the video.

This video is a perfect tool for any individual or organization that serves children and their families. This includes community health groups, non-profit organizations, medical practices, private education institutions, teacher and health practitioner training programs, government agencies and educational resource centers. This video also makes an outstanding addition to public library collections.

7 minutes
Target Audience: Children in grades K-5

Upbeat and thought-provoking video that breaks down stereotypes of teens with physical differences and promotes discussion to educate peers.

"What's The Difference?" features teens and adolescents with cerebral palsy, neuromuscular conditions, Spina Bifida, amputations, cleft lip and palate, and burn scars who talk openly about their lives and their differences.

Proving that they are more like everyone else than different, children are seen enjoying all types of activities and sports, such as kayaking, swimming, bull riding and skiing. The children talk openly about their lives and their differences.

Teachers striving to promote understanding and acceptance of teens with disabilities will find this video invaluable. A suggested curriculum, including learning concepts and discussion questions, is included with the video.

This video is a perfect tool for any individual or organization that serves children and their families. This includes community health groups, non-profit organizations, medical practices, private education institutions, teacher and health practitioner training programs, government agencies and educational resource centers. This video also makes an outstanding addition to public library collections.

8 minutes
Target Audience: Students in Middle and High School

A video featuring kids with chronic conditions such as epilepsy, asthma, diabetes, hearing loss and neurofibromatosis. Its upbeat messages from kids with these conditions help build self-esteem and healthy perspective among kids with the same conditions. Plus, this video educates and promotes understanding among their peers, family members and friends.

Shows the kids practicing karate, enjoying summer camp, playing soccer, perfecting scouting skills, playing musical instruments, driving go-cart racers and joining in other activities. They share their thoughts about their lives and health differences, reflecting how they are more like other kids than they are different. "More Alike than Different," in combination with our "visible differences" videos are ideal tools to support inclusion or diversity education efforts.

8 minutes
Target Audience: Children in grades 3 - 7