As a leader in adapted recreation, Youth Challenge is uniquely qualified to teach about disability awareness, accessibility, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
To schedule a presentation, contact Program & Outreach Coordinator Laurel Sweet at [email protected] or 440.892.1001 x14.
For a one-pager on outreach & education opportunities, click here.
Topics by Age Group
Pre-K (3 & 4-year-olds): Discussion about kindness and respecting differences, exposure to empathy, and learning to celebrate differences while they’re young.
Kindergarten – 5th Grade:
- Disability awareness/introduction
- Learning about adaptive equipment
- Communication styles & differences
- Introducing YC and preparing future volunteers
- Anti-bullying
6th – 12th Grade:
- Building on disability awareness education
- Interacting with people with disabilities
- Service fairs/volunteer opportunities
- Adaptive sports/equipment
- Diversity, equity & inclusion with a disability focus
- Anti-bullying
College:
- Internship opportunities
- Services Fairs
- Practicum
- Adaptive sports/equipment
- Diversity, equity & inclusion with a disability focus
Adulthood (Corporate & Community Groups):
- Diversity, equity & inclusion with a disability focus
- Human resources training on hiring and employing people with disabilities
- Volunteer opportunities
- Presentations from YC Alumni on living and working with a disability
- Hands-on team building with adaptive equipment
- Disability awareness
Customized Opportunities
Location: We can come to you or you’re welcome to use our facility in Westlake, which includes a gym (up to 75 people), boardroom (up to 25 people), and other spaces.
Content: Whether you’re working on a training for new employees or looking to add something new to your curriculum, we can customize presentation content and length to fit your needs.
Hands-on and Active: We don’t believe in reading off of a PowerPoint. Our team will create opportunities to students/attendees to get in the action through hands-on activities.