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I am a brother!

·29 min·3 clips
As a brother, Parker Roble states he doesn't care if his sister can do calculus, only if she's happy.
Megan Mutey interviews Parker Roble, a sibling and self-advocate, about genuine inclusion in education. Parker shares his perspective as a brother to Holland, who has Down syndrome, and discusses how inclusion is fundamentally about humanity, mental health, and the messages school systems send to all students.

As heard by us

A sibling's case for inclusion, told plainly and rooted in family and school realities.

The discussion keeps its focus on sibling advocacy in special education and makes a plain case for inclusion as part of ordinary school life, not a side note.

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Hear a sibling argue for inclusion as something kids live, not just learn about.

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