Disability is Not Inability | Episode 1

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Disability is Not Inability | Episode 1

From Hope Givers with Tamlin Hall, Season 2

Tyler Gordon, a 16-year-old painting prodigy, has painted for celebrities such as LeBron James, Janet Jackson, and Vice President Kamala Harris. Tyler admits that he struggles with bullying and mental health challenges but exhibits resilience through proper goal setting and coping strategies. In this episode, themes include the importance of disability inclusion, advocacy, peer support, and positive coping strategies. Musical guest is Wiley from Atlanta.

Behind the Music | Episode 2

EP 201 - Tyler Gordon - Disability/Inclusion/Resilience

WellBeings

Strong4Life - Emotional Wellness

Free Your Feels

Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL)

Black Men Heal

Framework for Student Goal Setting

Tyler Gordon World

Disability Resources

Toolkit

Lesson Plan: Hope Givers Season 2 Episode 1 (Word Doc)

Lesson Plan: Hope Givers Season 2 Episode 1 (PDF)

Hope Givers with Tamlin Hall Segments

Season 2

Welcome to the home of our second season of the EMMY® Award-winning teen mental health and wellness series! Hope Givers is a first of its kind, easily adaptable library of content for audiences at no cost, and aligned to national standards for students in grades 6-12. Episodes showcase real stories, student reporter segments, youth self-care activities, student produced films, and musical performances from Atlanta’s thriving music industry. In each episode, our resident mental health professional, Dr. Toral Fadia (she/her), provides breakdowns to help facilitate conversations between students, parents, and educators. Themes include resilience, connectedness, peer-to-peer support, advocacy, goal-setting, disability, inclusivity, and having a trusted adult.