Like any other webquest, this one follows the same structure: Introduction, Task, Process, Resources, Evaluation and Conclusion. Students should put themselves in the place of people with special needs, reflect on their attitudes and behaviour towards them. They will be also ask to design a poster to help improve attitudes toward children with disabilities. In the process, they follow some given topics and links. They are also aware of what their evaluation will consist on and what they´ll have learnt when the project is complete.

1. BY CARDENAS, LUIS

2. Introduction
In this lesson, we will focus on the challenges facing
disabled people. Their hopes, dreams and fears are
just the same as every other person. They are
entitled to fulfilling and enjoyable lives.
Sometimes, all we see in disabled people is what
they cannot do.
It is important to remember that EVERY PERSON IS
UNIQUE and deserving of opportunities to grow and
develop his/her strengths.

3. THE PURPOSE
The purpose of this task is to expose you to the world
of disabled people.
First, You will have the chance to have your own
experience as a disabled person, watch a movie, and
share your feelings and emotions in terms of the topic.
Second, you will be required to make your own web
research about famous disabled people, who overcame
their disabilities and had built a career to be proud of.

4. THE PROCESS

5. 1 step:
st
Sit in pairs.
 use a handkerchief/ blindfold.
 Blindfold your partner.
Click on THIS LINK
Describe what you see to your
blindfolded friend.

6. 2st step:
To the blindfolded:
Try to stay blindfolded for 5 minutes hearing
what your partner described you.
 Share with your partner:
• How did you feel being blindfolded?
• What did you miss the most?

7. 3rd step:
Team up in groups (4/ 5 participants in each group).
Watch a video of Adam Bender who is 8 years old and
plays baseball with only one leg. Click on the ‘film clipart’
to watch the film:

8. 4th step:
 Discuss in groups:
 What are the qualifications that made Adam Bender
succeed?
 Try to think what Adam Bender will tell other disabled
kids?
 What would you do if for some reason you were suddenly
disabled?
How do you think your life would be different?

9. 5th step
 A task in pairs:
 Make a search in the internet for:
Famous people with disabilities
(Web sources are attached on the last slide.)
 Choose 2 of them that touched you most.
 Explain:
 What are his/her disabilities?

10. Mini Project
Back to your groups:
Your project is to design a poster to help improve
attitudes toward children with disabilities.
Internet search: Look for a special citation of one
disabled person and use it in your poster.
The posters will be displayed in classroom and
presented in the school hall.

11. Evaluation
 Attendance.
 Participation.
 Co-operation
 Use of proper language
Note:
 You can address me if you need any assistance or guidance.

12. Conclusion
In this assignment we were exposed to the world
of disabled people.
We experienced how it is to be blindfolded for
example in order to be in their shoes.
We became aware to the fact that disabled
people are just like us with dreams, wishes and
abilities to fulfill their wishes.

13. Resources and Web usage
 http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_0060.shtml
 http://www.heraldleaderphoto.com/2008/05/31/
 http://mediaspecialistsguide.blogspot.com.ar/2011/07/60-famous-
people-with-disabilities.html#.UK6Ec4fqn9U