I was hired by Drs. Aiesha Turman, a high school English educator, and Bianca I. Laureano, a sexologist, educator, and curriculum writer, work on a project that supports students, educators, and families in conversations about the Disability Rights movement. The project is based on the documentary "Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution." My task was to create a branding and layout for lesson plans that would help teachers understand disability justice, ableism, and power. To achieve this, I used the color scheme of the movie promotion and designed a new logo for the curriculum as well as a banner.
To make the project more engaging and interactive, I incorporated images and infographics to help visualize complex concepts related to the Disability Rights movement. I also included discussion prompts, activities, and assessment tools that teachers could use in the classroom to facilitate meaningful conversations and learning about disability justice. One of the key challenges I faced was creating an accessible design that accommodates different learning styles and abilities. I worked closely with the educators to ensure that the lesson plans are accessible and inclusive for all students, regardless of their learning needs.
In addition to the lesson plans, I also created a social media campaign to promote the project and raise awareness about disability justice. The campaign included graphics and videos that showcased the key themes and ideas of the curriculum, as well as inspirational quotes from disability rights activists. By using social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter, we were able to reach a wider audience and generate more interest in the project. Overall, it was a rewarding and challenging project that allowed me to use my design skills to make a positive impact on education and social justice.
The curriculum can be found at https://cripcamp.com/curriculum/.