DASH

How do our senses help us in our day to day lives?

D.A.S.H., or Disability Awareness Starts Here, is a wonderful program that begins in second grade. D.A.S.H. shows students how those who are differently-abled can do many of the same things we do, but learn a different way to do them. In 2nd grade, we learn about blindness and visual impairment. We spent some time learning about famous people who were blind, what their lives were like, and how they made a difference. After learning about Louis Braille, students wrote their names using this new alphabet. 

                                   

                                   

                                   

                                   

                                   

                                   

                                   

                                   

                                   

In D.A.S.H. students have been using their other senses to help them navigate different situations while blindfolded. It is challenging, but we are learning a lot about what it is like to be blind.

Wearing a blindfold, students had to guess what household item they were holding.
How could you tell the difference between a can of cat food and a can of tuna without seeing it?

Learning how to eat without sight. Mrs. Jordan joined in too!

Guided walks were tricky not only for the blindfolded, but for the guides as well!

Thank you so much to our D.A.S.H. coordinators and to the parent volunteers who have helped out with this great experience!

Sincerely,

Mr. Kilham