“Programs like Understanding Our Differences strive to eliminate attitudinal barriers by helping children learn about disabilities in their early years and grow up without the prejudices of ‘ableism’.”
Janna Zwerner
COO, National Assn. of Chronic Disease Directors

Contact Us

For general inquiries about Understanding Our Differences:
Email: info@understandingourdifferences.org
Phone: 617-559-6075
Mail: PO Box 600671, Newton, MA 02460 or 100 Walnut Street, Newtonville, MA 02460

Staff

If you are an educator, parent, or prospective volunteer and want to learn more about starting an Understanding Our Differences program at your school, or if you have any questions about our curriculum, please contact:

Rebecca Lubens
Executive Director
rlubens@UnderstandingOurDifferences.org

If you have any questions about our program in the Newton Public Schools, please contact:

Maren Oslund
Program Director
Maren_Oslund@newton.k12.ma.us

Deborah Glickman
Operations Manager
Deborah_Glickman@newton.k12.ma.us

Janet Porter
Kit Coordinator
Janet_Porter@newton.k12.ma.us