Explore disability with empathy, joy, and truth—with a printable learning packet for all ages.
At Rabbit Hole Learning, we believe all people deserve honest, respectful conversations about the world around them—including disability. For July, we’re digging into Disability Awareness, a topic that’s too often left out of identity and inclusion work, but one that touches every part of life.
Our Disability Awareness Packet is designed to support homeschool families, co-ops, and curious learners of all ages, with books, activities, and discussion tools that center disabled voices and celebrate the many ways people move, communicate, and experience the world.
What’s Inside the Packet?
This 30+ page printable PDF includes resources and guides across age levels—from babies to teens and beyond. Here’s a peek at what you’ll find:
6 Book Guides by Age
Each guide includes:
- Curated book lists featuring affirming representation
- Talking points and reflection questions
- Creative project ideas to deepen learning
Included guides:
- Board Books
- Picture Books
- Graphic Novels
- Middle Grade Fiction
- Young Adult Fiction & Memoir
- Adult Reads
Printable Activities
You’ll also find three printable, flexible activities that can be used at home, in classrooms, or in group settings:
1. Accessibility Scavenger Hunt
Look for ramps, Braille, wide doorways, quiet zones, and more! Use in your neighborhood, library, or co-op space to spark awareness and discussion.
2. How Does This Help?
A hands-on matching game with visuals of accessibility tools like AAC devices, elevators, sensory supports, and hearing aids. Kids sort and discuss what each item supports—mobility, communication, sensory needs, etc.
3. My Unique Self
A sensory self-awareness activity where kids name things they like, things that are hard, and things that help them. Encourages empathy, emotional language, and honoring neurodiversity.
Homeschool Co-op Leader’s Inclusion Guide
Planning a backyard science club, a homeschool co-op, or virtual circle time? This guide supports you in creating a space that welcomes disabled, neurodivergent, and chronically ill learners—with actionable tips like:
- Asking about access needs before day one
- Designing flexible, sensory-friendly activities
- Using inclusive materials and affirming language
- Modeling curiosity and honoring tools like AAC, headphones, and stimming
It also includes a sample Family Inclusion Statement you can adapt for your co-op or group.
Why This Matters
Disability is often misrepresented, tokenized, or ignored. This guide helps you:
- See disability as diversity, not deficiency
- Understand and challenge ableism
- Amplify disabled voices through stories and media
- Raise kids who are curious, inclusive, and respectful
We’re not teaching kids to pity disabled people—we’re showing them how to build a world where everyone belongs.
How to Use This Packet
- Print and bind it for your homeschool shelf
- Choose one age guide per week and explore as a family
- Use the scavenger hunt on a community walk
- Integrate the activities into a summer unit study or disability justice theme
- Read one book aloud each week and use the discussion prompts at bedtime, mealtime, or co-op
Download the Packet
This resource is 100% free and created with love by and for secular, inclusive homeschoolers.
👉 Download the Disability Awareness Packet (PDF)
🧠 Tag @Rabbit_Hole_Learning on Instagram if you use it—we’d love to see your circle time, scavenger hunts, or read-alouds!
Final Thoughts
Disability isn’t a problem to fix. It’s a way of being human—and these books help us see that. Whether you’re building a more inclusive homeschool, classroom, or family library, these stories are a powerful place to start.
I could not make these without the amazing support, advice, editing and criticism I get from my community at Strictly Secular and Inclusive Homeschooling. https://strictlysecularhomeschool.com
Which books from this list have you read or want to try next? Share your thoughts in the comments or tag us on social media @RabbitHoleLearning!
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