Episode 71: Showcasing and Celebrating Inclusivity—Inside and Out Of The Classroom with SLP Macy Gilson

Summary: <p><em>Make sure to tell your story; your followers want to see you.</em> It’s the advice that we hear time and time again when it comes to Instagram.</p> <p>For Speech and Language Pathologist Macy Gilson, the individuals that she helps find their voice are a critical part of her story and the word she wants to spread, and nowhere is that more obvious than in her online presence on Instagram and the web. Nowadays, the word Instagram is nearly synonymous with the word influence. But what exactly are we trying to do with that influence?</p> <p>As a Disability Advocate, Macy has leveraged these platforms to make children living with disabilities more visible. Her feed not only shows the behind the scenes of what her life is like as a telecommuting speech pathologist but also highlights the beauty and joy present in these exceptional children living with a wide range of disabilities.</p> <p>Macy is on a mission to demystify difference, providing resources to help both educators and parents alike have what may initially seem like challenging conversations surrounding the topic of disability.</p> <p>Do those who are differently-abled feel like they have a space and a voice in your classroom? Macy provides practical, simple solutions for making sure those who are differently-abled feel represented in the classroom as well as tactics to help students focus on areas of shared similarities rather than differences.</p> <p>In this episode, you’ll hear:</p> <p>-What it’s like to be a telecommuting speech pathologist</p> <p>-How literature can be leveraged to increase inclusivity</p> <p>-How to increase the visibility of those who are disabled even in non-humanities/language-focused courses</p> <p>-How Macy has used Instagram to create a community for parents of children living with disabilities</p> <p>-How she creates an a cohesive Instagram feed even when so many of the posts aren’t directly about her or her story</p> <p><br></p> <p>Links mentioned: </p> <p>Macy's website including her blog, stories, resources, videos &amp; more: </p> <p><a href="https://www.macygilson.com/">https://www.macygilson.com/</a></p> <p>Macy's instagram: </p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a></p> <p>Macy's facebook:</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/macygilsonblog/?modal=admin_todo_tour">https://www.facebook.com/macygilsonblog/?modal=admin_todo_tour</a></p> <p>Macy's pinterest: </p> <p><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/macycapen/">https://www.pinterest.com/macycapen/</a></p> <p>:</p>