The Norm Blog

• Disability researcher Cheryl Jorgensen tells the New York City Schools it's time for inclusion!

  Friday, November 11, 2011

  In an open letter to the New York City Schools chief academic officer, Shael Polakow-Suransky, disability researcher and friend of I am Norm, Cheryl Jorgensen, says enough is enough: Inclusion is the right thing for all students. Read it here in today's New York Times, and share your thoughts on the Norm Blog! 

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• White House Appointee Ari Ne'eman on the Power of Autistic Community

  Thursday, November 03, 2011

  Autistic Self-Advocacy Network President and friend of the I am Norm Campaign, Ari Ne'eman, tells PlosBlogs contributor Steve Silberman about the power of community among Autistic individuals: read it here and share your thoughts on the Norm Blog!

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• Check out this blog post from I am Norm's Tyler Greene

  Wednesday, September 28, 2011

  A kid like me: A story of fate and Late 90s TV.

  Have you experienced something similar to Tyler?  Share your thoughts here on The Norm Blog! 

  
  

  
  

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• "Norm" by Tali Rappaport is now available on iTunes!

  Monday, August 15, 2011

  I am Norm is proud to announce that Tali Rappaport's single, "Norm" is now available for purchase on iTunes!

  All proceeds will go directly back to the campaign, so please support Tali and I am Norm today!

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• Help I am Norm go "Over the Edge" with KIT!

  Wednesday, July 20, 2011

  I am Norm youth leaders Tali and Malia Rappaport join forces with Kids Included Together (KIT) to raise awareness and raise money for inclusion! Click here to donate to their team TODAY!

  On August 20, 2011 the west coast's tallest waterfront building becomes the setting for the 3rd annual fundraising event that challenged and inspired Southern California.

  Tali and Malia will be rappelling from the 33rd story of the spectacular Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, all for the sake of Inclusion.  As you know, this is a cause that is close to our hearts.  We've been a part of, and am currently working on a national campaign called "I Am Norm" which is striving to conquer the same thing as KIT (Inclusion) and it would mean a lot to us if you would help us make a statement by donating to the I am Norm page so that we have the opportunity to rappel!

   

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• I am Norm leader Tyler Greene is Norm...are you?

  Monday, June 06, 2011

  Tyler is Norm. Are you?  Share with I am Norm what makes YOU unique.  Create a YouTube video with your webcam or cell phone today! 

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• IMPACT: Including Samuel - The Power of Youth chronicles the birth of I Am Norm

  Wednesday, April 20, 2011

      I Am Norm is excited to share this new video with you, IMPACT: Including Samuel - The Power of Youth. The eight-minute video is presented by the non-profit organization Working Films and The Fledgling Fund, and directed by Jeremy Levine of Transient Pictures.

      IMPACT is a series of videos created by Working Films and The Fledgling Fund focused on building film campaigns that ignite social change. Previous videos include "Deep Down: Make it Local," "No Impact Man: Activating Your Audience" and "IMPACT: A Funder's Perspective."
  
      For more information, go to http://workingfilms.org/impact and http://www.thefledglingfund.org/impact.

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• Thousands rally at New Hampshire State House to protest proposed budget cuts

  Monday, April 04, 2011

  On March 31, 2011 a crowd of thousands rallied outside the New Hampshire state house to protest proposed state budget cuts that would disproportionately affect programming and services for the elderly, those requiring mental and behavioral health services, and persons with disabilities.  Watch here to see New Hampshire residents make their voices heard, then share struggles and victories in your community on the I Am Norm Blog!

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• National Inclusive Schools Week 2010 is happening December 6-10

  Monday, December 06, 2010

  I am Norm is a fun and creative teaching tool for educators, club and scout leaders, and other youth organizations. I am Norm is a perfect way to celebrate Inclusive Schools Week! Download the free I am Norm Educational Guide HERE and learn how to win a free HD video camera. More information and resources for Inclusive Schools Week at inclusiveschools.org.

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• YOUNG ACTIVISTS LAUNCH "I AM NORM" CAMPAIGN

  Monday, December 06, 2010

  Teen-led effort promotes the idea that people of all abilities and backgrounds should be fully included in school and community.

  SAN DIEGO, Calif.-September 30, 2010-I am Norm-a youth-led national inclusion campaign-officially launched today at the annual Kids Included Together Conference.

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