I used to make fun of people who had disabilities, but now I don’t. I have ADHD and until the Cromwell Center came in last year, I wasn’t sure I had a disability. You helped me understand that and now I don’t make fun of anyone with a disability.
- 5th Grade Student
Impact of Student Disabilities Awareness Program
“Your program builds a value system into our schools and communities that will better the lives of people with all types of disabilities.” U.S. Senator Susan M. Collins (Maine).
“The effectiveness of the training was profound. The students now realize that people with any type of disability have feelings and need acceptance.” 3rd Grade Teacher, Coffin Elementary School (Brunswick).
“I liked how you listened to me and what I had to say about disabilities. I was the one who was legally blind. Now I feel special!” 4th Grade Student.
“What a great curriculum! What great learning happened! What excellent presenters! A wonderful awareness experience.” School Counselor, Hollis Elementary School.
“I am a Special Education Teacher who has six students on my caseload in this particular class. Two publicly spoke of their disabilities. The activities were beautifully structured and developmentally right on. The program was probing, reflective, and fun! Bravo for offering such a gift of compassion.” Special Education Teacher, Lyseth Elementary School (Portland).
“Can’t wait to have you back next year! Wonderful support for my bullying prevention curriculum.” School Counselor, Dora L. Small Elementary (South Portland).
“My daughter attended your school training program and was able to express her thoughts about her brother who has autism. This is a big step for children at this age to speak freely about a sibling’s disability.” Parent.
“I used to think that I was very different from those with disabilities, but now I know they’re just different in their own special way.” 5th Grade Student.
“Great program!! It should be mandatory for all schools.” Nurse, Readfield Elementary School.
“My class spoke of the program for several days. It was very interesting for me to observe my students in this setting. I learned a lot about them.” 5th Grade Teacher, Madison Avenue School (Oxford).
“As a 1 on 1 Ed. Tech with a student who has Cerebral Palsy, I thought the training was a great experience. She cannot speak other than saying hi. The trainers had a great way of including her, and she was willing to share her true feelings as a disabled person.” Educational Technician, Coffin Elementary School (Brunswick).
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“The effectiveness of the training was profound. The students now realize that people with any type of disability have feelings and need acceptance.” 3rd Grade Teacher, Coffin Elementary School (Brunswick).
“I liked how you listened to me and what I had to say about disabilities. I was the one who was legally blind. Now I feel special!” 4th Grade Student.
“What a great curriculum! What great learning happened! What excellent presenters! A wonderful awareness experience.” School Counselor, Hollis Elementary School.
“I am a Special Education Teacher who has six students on my caseload in this particular class. Two publicly spoke of their disabilities. The activities were beautifully structured and developmentally right on. The program was probing, reflective, and fun! Bravo for offering such a gift of compassion.” Special Education Teacher, Lyseth Elementary School (Portland).
“Can’t wait to have you back next year! Wonderful support for my bullying prevention curriculum.” School Counselor, Dora L. Small Elementary (South Portland).
“My daughter attended your school training program and was able to express her thoughts about her brother who has autism. This is a big step for children at this age to speak freely about a sibling’s disability.” Parent.
“I used to think that I was very different from those with disabilities, but now I know they’re just different in their own special way.” 5th Grade Student.
“Great program!! It should be mandatory for all schools.” Nurse, Readfield Elementary School.
“My class spoke of the program for several days. It was very interesting for me to observe my students in this setting. I learned a lot about them.” 5th Grade Teacher, Madison Avenue School (Oxford).
“As a 1 on 1 Ed. Tech with a student who has Cerebral Palsy, I thought the training was a great experience. She cannot speak other than saying hi. The trainers had a great way of including her, and she was willing to share her true feelings as a disabled person.” Educational Technician, Coffin Elementary School (Brunswick).
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