Insights for Educators - A Presentation by Margot Cole

Join Margot Cole from Crip Video Productions as she shares her invaluable insights on Cerebral Palsy with future educators in Professor Carol Carielli's class on early childhood education and development. This presentation is a must-watch for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of disability advocacy and accessible teaching strategies.

Margot, a passionate advocate and storyteller, draws from her own experiences and the mission of Crip Video Productions to create films that increase understanding of disabilities through engaging storytelling depicting disabled people living vibrantly in the film’s narratives. Her talk is informative, providing practical tips for new educators on how to create a fully accessible classroom environment for all students.

During this enlightening presentation, other impactful resources are discussed such as videos created by Dylan Rothbein, including those about the historic capitol crawl in 1990. https://youtu.be/7srPFCa2QU0?si=5N_vVTGlfkZQV1CY These videos offer a glimpse into the pivotal moments of the disability rights movement and serve as a powerful educational resource, along with information about Teatro Paraguas https://www.teatroparaguasnm.org .

‍ What You'll Learn:
• Understanding Cerebral Palsy and its impact on learning.

• Effective teaching methods for students with disabilities.

• The importance of disability advocacy in education.

Further Viewing:
"A Stroke of Endurance" - A film by Margot Cole
“Drama Sighted” A Film by Margot Cole
• Dylan Rothbein's videos on the capitol crawl, a significant event that led to the Americans with Disabilities Act
For more information on Crip Video Productions and their work, visit their official website http://www.cripvideoproductions.com/. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more content on disability awareness and advocacy.

This video is posted with Carol Carrielli’s full permission.