Many people with disabilities enjoy My Little Pony, and situations commonly encountered by people with disabilities appear in the TV series “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.” Most of the ponies within the TV show have character traits that are shared among people with various disabilities, and the show’s friendship lessons often mirror common social skills lessons that are taught to students with disabilities in special education settings worldwide. In this panel, listen to a My Little Pony fan discuss how people can utilize references from My Little Pony to teach awareness of the issues and challenges faced by people with various forms of disabilities.
Teaching Disability Awareness thru My Little Pony
Caramel Room
10:30 am - 11:30 am