This group is designed as a social experience for any student who has a disability and is looking for some social interaction and fostering new friendships. This group will serve as an opportunity to communicate with others, make new friends, and have some fun! All abilities are welcomed, including students with autism, cognitive delays, Down Syndrome, and other exceptionalities. 

Some of the ways that group members will be able to interact include:

Discussion Posts – Topics of conversation will be posted periodically to initiate conversations amongst group members. Some examples may be discussing shared interests such as hobbies, favourite movies, etc., favourite parts of the day, a pet corner where students can share pictures and information about their pets, and much more! 

“Favourites” Topic of the Week – Each week, a new topic of conversation will be posted regarding learner “favourites”. Examples will include: favourite movie, favourite animal, favourite school subject, favourite sport, etc. These topics will allow learners to find shared interests amongst the group.

Games and Activities – Periodically, there will be a variety of small games and activities. Examples of games are: Would You Rather, Photo Scavenger Hunts, Zoom Guessing Games, etc. The games and activities are completely optional to participate in and learners are welcome to comment on any learner posts even if they don’t want to participate in the games. 

As the moderator, I look forward to bringing new ideas each week to engage learners, facilitate discussions, lead activities, and create a positive and welcoming community for all learners.

This group is a great opportunity for students with disabilities to meet new friends from around the world and have some virtual fun in a safe and supportive community!