BOCES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION / EXPLORATORY ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM DETAILS



Program Title

Ripping the DIS from disABILITY author in-person program
 
Provider Name
Paul Wichansky LLC
 
Paul Wichansky

Freehold , NJ 07728
Phone:
732-431-1573
Email:
drpaulstuart@gmail.com
Website:
www.JustTheWayYouAre.com

Program Description
As a leading motivational speaker with 45 years of experience, since age 10, I host programs to help transform fear and ignorance into kindness, respect, and admiration for those who strive to rise above adversity. The program combines disability awareness, anti-bullying, leadership, and resilience, framed by a journey of self-discovery. By sharing a series of personal anecdotes, my audiences learn to harness the power of optimism, understand the consequences of bullying, and empower youth to appreciate our differences. Each program culminates in a powerful documentary video highlighting the visual arts, including skydiving, scuba diving, my artwork, meeting Billy Joel, and other creative expressions. My book -- Yes I Can! -- is a resource to help teens, parents, and special needs kids overcome self-doubt when faced with bullying and prejudice. Each chapter is filled with stories that inspire readers to develop a positive mindset and celebrate their uniqueness, highlighting principles such as self-love, positive attitude, support group, perseverance, resilience, and empathy. My background and 17 Long Island school districts visited in my online speaker resume: www.JustTheWayYouAre.com/resume
 

Categories
Visual Arts (VA), Storytelling (TH) ,
 



Additional Resources 
There are no evaluations available for this program.

Program Recommendations
Grades
3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Professional Development



See Video  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7ZCWlt7ttY
Arts Standards
1,2,3,4


Other Standards 



Curriculum Connections 
Character Development , Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity , ,



Culturally Responsive 
1,3,4



Cost 
Cost Single: 2250
Cost Multiple: 1750


Duration
60 minutes