We envision a world where everyone, regardless of physical, cognitive, sensory, or emotional abilities, can thrive and be celebrated for their unique strengths. Yet, we know barriers still exist, and some needs are harder to see or understand.
At New Westminster Schools, we’re committed to breaking down those barriers and fostering inclusion. On this page, you’ll find tools, guides, and personal stories that highlight resilience and achievement, helping us shift the narrative from limitation to possibility.
Together, we can create communities where everyone participates fully and authentically.
Read aloud video resources
Elementary and middle school novels and stories
- Fast Friends by Heather M. O’Conner (elementary)
- Roll With It by Jamie Sumner (middle)
- I Funny by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein (middle)
- The Many Mysteries of the Finkel Family by Sarah Kapit (middle)
Secondary school and mature resources
- Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally? by Emily Landau (mature)
- Disability Visibility: First Person Stories from the Twenty First Century by Alice Wong (mature)
- Disability: The Basics by Tom Shakespeare (mature)