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Through the treaty writing activity, students will have a deeper appreciation for the complexity of diplomacy and the critical importance of communication, negotiation, and compromise in shaping the course of history.
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In this lesson, students will craft and propose an economic plan they believe will best support the growth of the newly independent U.S.
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In this lesson, students will design a proposal aimed at convincing foreign investors to trade with the newly independent U.S.
Activity
Jumpstart class with NMAD’s bell ringer collection, offering quick prompts for reflection, inquiry, and discussion of America’s 250-year diplomatic journey.
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Avraham (“Rami”) Rabby was a disability rights advocate and a Foreign Service Officer who served from 1990 to 2017. He was completely blind, having lost his sight at age eight due to detached retinas. Rabby fought the Department of State for several years over his ability to join the U.S. Foreign Service.…
Public Program
In honor of World AIDS Day, join us for a conversation about the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief’s (PEPFAR) implementation in South Africa.
Lesson Plan
This lesson plan explores Avraham Rabby's advocacy for blind U.S. Foreign Service Officers, highlighting his efforts in promoting equal access for all, regardless of their disability.
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Judith Heumann was an internationally recognized leader in the disability community and a lifelong civil rights advocate for disadvantaged people. She was known to many as the “Mother of the Disability Rights Movement.” Heumann contracted polio as a child and used a wheelchair most of her life. Her experiences led her to…
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Judith Heumann was an internationally recognized leader in the disability community and a lifelong civil rights advocate for disadvantaged people. She was known to many as the “Mother of the Disability Rights Movement.” Heumann contracted polio as a child and used a wheelchair most of her life. Her experiences led her to…
Story of Diplomacy
Avraham Rabby was a lifelong advocate for the rights of those with disabilities, particularly vision loss. Rabby was completely blind, having lost his sight as…
