Elementary Schools

Disabilities and Success
Katie Rodriguez Banister has learning disabilities and was often teased about them. But that didn’t stop her from becoming an author. An auto accident left her paralyzed from the chest down at the age of twenty-five. But life goes on. All of her, life Katie has had to learn how to ask for help and ask in a way she was going to get it. She will share her personal journey using her sense of humor as a survival technique.

Respecting differences
Katie teaches children how to appreciate people who are different. What would the world be like if we looked, talked and did everything in the same way? We would be bored for sure! Learning about others is a way to appreciate everyone.

How to Assist a Person with a Disability
Katie shares her assistive technology that helps her maintain her independence. She shares tips and secrets to make life the best that it can be. Katie gives her personal perspective and allows plenty of time for questions and answers.

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