This is not a program ABOUT people with disabilities, it is about communicating with and relating to people. When you see someone who is paralyzed, unable to hear or speak, or unable to see, how do you react? Pity? Discomfort? Your reactions influence your ability to communicate. (Learning Seed, USA)

Phonemic awareness is the knowledge of the small units of sounds in our language which are connected to the alphabet. According to the National Research Council, this awareness is a major predictor of reading success. Viewers of this program join a lively teacher training workshop and then witness emerging readers learning phonemic awareness in the early childhood classrooms.

The Cultural Awareness training video is a powerful yet easy-to-use tool for cross-cultural sensitivity training. As our world becomes increasingly global, people are increasingly likely to work with diverse people. It's up to you to provide the proper training essential for intercultural effectiveness. In this real world dramatization, you'll discover what happens when an American manager collides with his Muslim counterpart. Find out how poor communication leads to bad feelings and damaged relationships. This powerful dramatization will help your employees gain the essential skills for avoiding costly conflicts, and for respect and cultural awareness in business places. Cultural awareness video clips are essential for sensitivity training for Americans - and others - to foster awareness in business places and the work environment. Learning Points "¢ Developing sensitivity and respect "¢ Recognizing differences in values and priorities "¢ Increasing your employees' awareness in business places and the work environment "¢ Learning how to bridge differences and create a balanced approach "¢ Improving communication skills "¢ Gaining sensitivity to religion, beliefs, holidays etc. "¢ Understanding that awareness is a "two-way street": all cultures need to adapt