Birmingham City Schools, one of the largest public school districts in Alabama, announced earlier this month that it has implemented “specialized sensory inclusivity training,” according to a release from the district.

The program is a partnership with Birmingham-based nonprofit KultureCity. The goal is to increase faculty and staff awareness of students on the autism spectrum, ensuring they are educated about autism and understand that these students are not exhibiting disciplinary issues.”

The district says they are the first in the U.S. to implement district-wide sensory training.

Meeting kids with disabilities where they are

Many children with autism do not have the support that they need in the classroom. Thanks to this program, this could change for Birmingham students.

“We want

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