Assembling Inclusion

In this episode, we talk to Tara Coucharine and Kristin Robinson about Clusive, a free, customized and adaptive learning tool that provides support for students while reading digitally. (Episode Transcript)

• Clusive
• Clusive Guides (for parents, students, and parents/caregivers)

In this episode, we interview Rich Padulo, founder of Treat Accessibly, an organization dedicated to making Halloween more inclusive. We talk about the story of how Rich and his family were inspired to start Treat Accessibly, We also discuss strategies people can follow to ensure they are creating an inclusive trick-or-treating experience for everyone in their community. Rich also shares how the movement has grown, from signs on houses to increasing disability awareness, to creating full-scale Halloween Villages on streets. (Episode Transcript)

• Treat Accessibly website
• Rich's email: [email protected]
• Get a free Treat Accessibly lawn sign

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Billions of people around the world use assistive technology, but the wide variety of different AT devices, equipment, and products can be overwhelming both for people recommending and adopting technology. Eazilee is a platform and community centered on finding the right assistive technology. We talked to Rebecca Scott about how overwhelming AT decisions can be and how their website acts as a database of user reviews and recommendations that can help people find the right technology for them. This platform offers an intersection between AT users, health professionals, and AT companies and start-ups and provides a global community of support. (Episode Transcript)

• Eazilee Website

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In this episode, we interviewed Dr. Kate Siekman about Islands of Brilliance, an organization dedicated to creating learning experiences that support and empower neurodivergent learners. By pairing arts, design, and STEAM content with individual SpIns, different levels of program options, and mentorship, Islands of Brilliance has created a space where children and young adults on the autism spectrum can thrive. We discussed the start of Islands of Brilliance, the different options for programming, and how the organization has created these welcoming, engaging, and supportive learning experiences.

• Episode Transcript
• Islands of Brilliance website

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In this episode, we interview Dr. Sally Izquierdo and Kartika Kumari about their work creating the Neurodiversity Hub at Queens College. The hub provides access to quality resources about neurodiversity and how to support students in the classroom, specifically within higher education. These artifacts can help professors and staff create more welcoming and accessible learning environments. During our conversation, we discuss the process for creating the hub and selecting quality, informative resources. We also talked about the impact that the hub has had on faculty members, neurodivergent students, and their peers. Finally, we discuss the future plans and goals to continue to expand the hub, as well as the importance of supporting neurodiversity within higher education.

• Episode Transcript
• Neurodiversity Hub
• Queens College Neurodiversity Hub article (Inside Higher Ed)

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