Why bring Shane to your classroom?

Foster understanding and respect.

One of the most important ideas children can learn is that we are all different. We all have unique strengths, weaknesses, and abilities, and that’s not just okay, it’s beautiful. Exposing children to people from a variety of backgrounds provides them with the important lesson that all people should be treated with kindness and respect. Interacting with Shane will give your students valuable first-hand experience with someone who they may see as "different.”

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Kids are curious about disability.

The most common question we receive from parents and educators is: "What should I do to help my child become more aware about people who live with disabilities?" Children are so curious when they see someone in public using a wheelchair, but it's difficult for many parents to answer the questions their children have. Our Not So Different programs are designed to let curiosity flourish in a safe environment where kids are encouraged to ask Shane anything they might wonder about his life and his disease.

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We’ll educate while we entertain.

Not only will your students laugh along with Shane's silly pictures and funny stories, but they'll be learning about disability, acceptance, and diversity in the process. We've performed hundreds of school engagements across the country, and each time, educators are astounded by how positively their students respond to Shane's message.