Episode #62: Creating a Culture of Acceptance: How Inclusive Schools Can Build Stronger Communities

As our understanding of neurodiversity continues to evolve, it's become increasingly clear that our education system needs to adapt to meet the needs of all learners. Today, we're joined by Dr. Evisha Ford, the Founding Executive Director of the iCan Dream Center, a therapeutic school that serves neurodiverse learners and their families. Dr. Ford is a leading advocate for inclusive education and has dedicated her career to helping schools create environments where all students can thrive. In this episode, we'll be discussing how parents can help encourage their children's schools to become more inclusive, as well as practical strategies that educators can use to support neurodiverse learners. So, whether you're a parent, an educator, or just interested in learning more about neurodiversity, this episode is not to be missed. Order Dr. Ford’s Book, Benches in the Bathroom: https://amzn.to/3qgaUrl Connect with Dr. Evisha Ford: Instagram: @dr_evisha (https://www.instagram.com/dr_evisha/) Website: https://www.drevisha.com/ iCan Dream Center Website: https://icandreamcenter.com/ Facebook Private Group: Leading a Socially, Emotionally & Physically Safe School Culture (https://www.facebook.com/groups/6157723637618324/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drevisha/ Connect with Us: https://linktr.ee/waterprairie Support this channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/waterprairie Music Used: “LazyDay” by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/