Disability Awareness

DISABILITY AWARENESS

'Impossible' to 'I'm Possible'

May 23, 2017

Sparsh is a 13-year old child prodigy, singer/song writer/rapper born with brittle bones (130+fractures), but an unbreakable spirit. He became a worldwide internet sensation with his Purhythm versions of Eminem covers. He aspires to inspire and sing in front of a billion people one day. Sparsh Shah wants to show people how they can transcend every difficulty that comes their way in life and how they can start a chain reaction to be a guide for other people who want to turn their life around as well. Sparsh has been learning Hindustani classical music for the last seven-and-a-half years and American vocal music for the last three years. Sparsh is multi-talented. He performs at community events and has appeared on local radio stations and television shows, besides hosting shows as an MC.


This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Crip Camp

There are many ways to learn more about disabilities.  View the highly rated documentary, Crip Camp, view the timeline of disability history, and read fact sheets about specific disabilities to increase your understanding and awareness.

Crip Camp is a documentary (1:46:42) that features the legendary Judy Heumann, and other  disability rights advocates who led the charge to demand for equal access for people with disabilities.  The film highlights everyday life at Camp Jened, a New York summer camp that opened in 1973.  The campers built strong friendships and united to fight for disability rights, which ultimately led to the passing of section 504. 

Assess your knowledge of the history of disability law by completing the interactive sort.  Select the link below to begin the Jamboard activity. 

Timeline Answer Key

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