Aktion Club is a program of Kiwanis International Clubs for adults with disabilities who want to give back to their communities through service. Members also work on leadership and social skills. We are here to share information with you on what it is like to live with a disability. Like to tell you about our club. Sharing this disABILITY Awareness program is our service project for the year.

What is a disability? What kinds are there? It’s a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities. What kinds are there? Physical (you can see) Mental (you can’t see)

Physical & Mental Disabilities Blind/Visual impairment Deaf/hearing impairment No use of 1 or more limbs Mental Autism Learning Disabilities Developmental Disabilities

Our focus: physical disabilities Examples of physical disabilities Cerebral Palsy Spina bifida Speech impairments, blindness, deafness

People with physical disabilities may use items to help them Examples Wheelchairs Walkers & canes Leg and foot braces Hearing aids Communication devices Service dogs/pets

What is disABILITY Awareness all about? Noticing differences Appreciating differences Accepting each other for who we are Respecting each other Being kind to one another Celebrating how we are alike Celebrating how we are different Getting to know people so we can understand them

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