This post
is going to be short, but sweet…
It was a
Monday night, and the Grammys were on. I typically do not watch these televised
events, however, I am glad that I did.
Stevie
Wonder, and Pentatonix, presented the award for song of the year. In his
speech, Wonder brought inclusion and accessibility to everyone’s attention on a
global stage.
"I just want to say before saying
the winner that we need to make every single thing accessible to every single
person with a disability.”
When I
heard this I stopped – what a powerful way to remind people of such an
important issue. His commanding presence offered food for thought, that I hope people watching can begin to process and relate to their own lives. It is
somewhat disappointing that it takes a celebrity to bring awareness to these
issues, but I am glad when they do so in a genuine way.
In terms of teaching, this is a prevlent issue, and one that is becoming part of every day dialogue in terms of our students and the accessibility of our schools. And even with something as
simple as reading an award show card, there are barriers that exist on a daily
basis for individuals.
UDL brings
this to the forefront, and demonstrates that it is possible to benefit the
whole, when you consider the needs of EVERYONE!
** The video
clip starts at :40
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