Everyone matters: making a positive contribution is all our business Supporting UK Disability History Month – Gareth D Morewood Director of Curriculum Support November 2011

Previously we have considered what it may be like being alone?

How do you think it feels? Thinking about discrimination or segregation...

Think positively... It is easy to consider disability in a negative way It is easy to consider disability in a negative way We are lucky to have some really positive role models We are lucky to have some really positive role models Both here at school, in the UK and across the world Both here at school, in the UK and across the world

Bethany Hamilton – pro surfer The inspirational Christian athlete from Hawaii who courageously returned to surfing after surviving the loss of her arm

Nathan Timblin - 5 Gold Medals

respect excellence friendship courage determination inspiration equality

At Priestnall these values are never far away – every day...

Stephen Wiltshire OBE Stephen has autism, he finds communication with others difficult Stephen has autism, he finds communication with others difficult Like many people with autism, Stephen has a passion Like many people with autism, Stephen has a passion Stephen’s passion is drawing…….and he’s pretty good! Stephen’s passion is drawing…….and he’s pretty good! What do you think? What do you think?

Learning doesn't have to be the same...

So go away today and remember… Together we can achieve anything... Everyone matters: making a positive contribution is all our business...