Sharon Pennock
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:13:00 +0000
11th grade, 12th grade, college and beyond

This activity is designed for students to reflect on their own lives and
their privilege status. Unfortunately in our society certain groups can
navigate with ease, while others must fight for their basic rights.
Students will reflect on how their ability (able-bodied or disabled)
affects their lives and how they can use their privilege to help others.

Image Description: various heights of different colored bars lined up next
to one another. The words “Ability Privilege” towards the top.

Ability Privilege Lesson PDF

Summary:
This activity is designed for students to reflect on their own lives and their privilege status. Unfortunately in our society certain groups can navigate with ease, while others must fight for their basic rights. Students will reflect on how their ability (able-bodied or disabled) affects their lives and how they can use their privilege to help others. Instructors should feel comfortable discussing disability in a group context. DEE is happy to provide support if requested.

Subject and topic:

Diversity and Equity

Grade level:

11th-College

Duration:

30 minutes