The past few months have been especially difficult. Amid a pandemic that has uncovered widespread systemic disparities in our health care system, our nation is also dealing with a growing storm of frustration, sadness and fear over the many other forms of societal injustice and inequality that people are forced to endure on a daily basis.
As we all continue to face these complex issues and reflect on what part we have to play in ensuring everyone is valued, respected and accepted, we wanted to share some helpful resources to help you and the ones you care about understand this critical moment:
- How to talk to our children about racism: Watch this video that features a virtual discussion between prominent leaders in education, child development, and race and equality.
- Understanding the protests: Click here for a series of illustrated slides that help children and adults with autism and intellectual disabilities understand the protests happening right now.
- An activity book for African American families: Click here for information and strategies helpful for children trying to understand and cope with national crises as well as everyday hardships.
- Children’s books: Click here to check out a list of children’s books and other resources that can help us talk to children about race.
- And please be sure to read this powerful statement from Easterseals CEO Angela Williams: What Will You Do In This Moment?
We all have a responsibility to ensure a more equal and just world. And that’s why our mission at Easterseals matters more than ever right now: We remain committed to creating a world where every one of us is 100% included and 100% empowered.
In this moment of great uncertainty, there’s also a moment of opportunity. We have the opportunity to come together and support and understand each other, to lift one another up.
Please be smart, stay safe, remain reflective and remember that we can all find ways to help bring about the societal change required for every one of us to be truly equal.
Team Easterseals
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