“‘We were only willing to cast an autistic actor to play the titular role because authentic casting is so important,’ said Alex Plank, an associate producer who has autism and worked to ensure authentic representation.”

#UnderstandingDifferences #Neurodiversity #DEI #Autism

🎉Richardson ISD recently held its 2nd annual Bright Star Track Meet for students with disabilities! Thank you to participants, RISD teachers & staff, volunteers, and RISD leaders!
Learn more: web.risd.org/home/bright-st…
#RISDBelievesInAllAbilities #RISDWeAreOne #RISDSomosUnidos

Scholarship/award opportunity for gifted Black and Hispanic students— please see below for details! Deadline to apply is May 31st.

NAGC
Gifted Education Family Network

It's #MentalHealthAwareness Month. People with intellectual & developmental disabilities experience mental health. For support, call or text 988. #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthMatters #DisabilityRights SAMHSA @namicommunicate @988lifeline

Just 1 more day for this delicious opportunity!! Order for delivery or pickup by end of day TOMORROW, May 15, use coupon code SAGEPTA, and our nonprofit receives 20% of your purchase! Sweet! 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪

Hang in there, SAGE teachers, parents, and students!
#SocialAndEmotionalWellness #SupportTeachers #SupportParents #UnderstandingDifferences

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If we want our kids to be safe, kind and responsible online, we need to have ongoing conversations with them about:

- When and how they use their devices
- Ways to keep themselves safe
- How they are representing themselves online

Learn more: bit.ly/3tE28Fu

Did you know? Recognizing some of the possible warning signs of bullying can help ensure prompt intervention.
#StopBullying #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Congratulations, Isabelle! 🎉

#RISDBelievesInAllAbilities

Help us make a difference in the lives of children in our community! Many students lack the basic supplies they need to succeed in school, but together, we can change that! We have raised 20% of our goal. Consider becoming a Campus Champion or Donor today!
web.risd.org/backpackbash/

Do you follow SAGE PTA on Facebook? Give us a follow at facebook.com/risd.sage.pta to make sure you don’t miss a post! 📣 📰

#SAGEPTA #RISDBelievesInAllAbilities #EveryChildOneVoice

Thank you to NationalPTA for this important reminder. Practicing & supporting safe storage protects our children & the professionals who spend school days with them. Lock up firearms and ask gun owners you know to store their guns safely.
#SafeStorageSavesLives #BeSMARTforkids