Understanding
Our Differences Program:
Newton Public Schools
"Understanding Our Differences helps us learn and practice respect for human differences. It shows us not only how people are different, but also how we are all the same." Dr. Jeffrey Young
Superintendent, Newton Public Schools
“Respect for human differences” is one of the core values
of the Newton Public Schools. It doesn’t just say so in the
mission statement – it’s imbued in the culture.
It is no surprise, then, that this is the home of Understanding
Our Differences, a nationally-recognized, award-winning disability
awareness program teaching acceptance and respect to thousands of
children and adults.
About
the Program
Discover how the program began and the basics of its unique curriculum.
Volunteers
The program couldn’t run without its hundreds of dedicated
volunteers. Learn about becoming a volunteer, find the training
workshop schedule and a list of contacts.
Alumni Survey
Did you attend the Newton Public Schools? Did you participate
in Understanding Our Differences (formerly Understanding Handicaps)?
If so, we want to hear from you! Please take a few moments to
fill out our Alumni Survey.
Photo: Sighted children learn about Braille in order to better understand how their blind or visually impaired classmates can read, write, and participate fully in the classroom. |
