I have a disability AND that's just the beginning of ME!

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I Am Special, I Am ME!

"I Have Special Needs AND That’s Not Why I Am Special" is an interactive family and school self-advocacy book that will equip ALL children with opportunities to learn and express their strengths, likes, and the necessary tools to participate fully in various aspects of life, school, and the world with confidence.

With each page you turn with your learner, you will Empower, Build Resilience, and Foster Inclusivity for ALL little ones!

Join our characters Emily, Alayna, Valerie, Makai, Nahum, Enrique, and Jamie on your journey to self-discovery!

Families gather your little ones!

Help children as young as four years old build self-advocacy with this fun and interactive read aloud. You can erase and revisit this adaptable picture book throughout the school year to give children important voice in their school planning meetings and learning process.

School communities and teachers build classroom community!

You can use this personalized self-empowerment tool in your classroom with all students at the beginning of the year and throughout the school year as students learn, grow, and cultivate more interest and skills. With this toolkit, students will be able to increase independence, and schools can use this information to differentiate instruction to increase access to the curriculum for ALL children.

About the Author

Savanna Flakes is an award-winning speaker and international educational consultant whose mission is to ignite fires within others to create sustainable change on topics such as Inclusion and Equity, Social Emotional Learning, and Shaking Up Special Education. Savanna is the founder and CEO of Inclusion For a Better Future and partners with school communities around the world to share effective instructional practices for students with exceptionalities. As a champion for inclusive education, Savanna has received numerous honors and awards for her work on behalf of students with disabilities, such as a TEDxTalk; her book for teachers, Shaking Up Special Education: Instructional Moves to Increase Achievement; and many education articles.

Savanna is a changemaker, and she is working to positively impact the lives of teachers, children, and families. With her pen and paper, she hopes to continue to bring families and school communities together. As a united team, we can ensure every child shines, and that no dream is impossible!

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