Riverview Special-Ed Families Network - Empowering Families through Education, Advocacy, and Networking

Empowering Families through Education, Advocacy, and Networking

This community organization serves families in the Riverview School District whose children receive special education services and support.

Promoting Disability Awareness

PEOPLE FIRST/Respectful Language:
people first language.pdf
Special THANKS to www.disabilityisnatural.com

Websites promoting INCLUSION:
Imagine
www.dimagine.com
*Many great articles: recommended QUICK read "The Importance of Belonging (TASH article)" *

Including Samuel
www.includingsamuel.com
*Great video clips under Multimedia tab*

I'm Tyler
www.imtyler.org
*Awesome video from a teen with a CAN DO attitude!*

Inclusion Werks
http://inclusionwerks.org
*An inclusion project for WA state*

New here? WELCOME!!

Here are some things you can do to get started once your membership is approved:

LEARN! Our FORUM section contains a variety of articles & links related to special education and disability issues. Information is being added regularly ... so check back often! Please take a minute to peruse our online community rules while you're there.

CONNECT! Our online community is intended as a way to encourage dialogue. You can connect with other members in any number of ways.
* Find friends through our MEMBERS section.
* Participate in a discussion in our FORUM section. Please keep in mind any comments you post in this section can be viewed by all members of our online community ... please play nice :)

SHARE! We'd like to know more about you! We have established an INTRODUCE YOURSELF feature within the FORUM section. If you're comfortable sharing more, please do so ... you can even upload a profile photo so we can connect your face with your name.

QUESTIONS? Contact us.

Promoting Disability Awareness

New here? WELCOME!!

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