Mission
Teach Forward exists to ensure that children with disabilities and diverse support needs are fully included in emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and reunification planning.
Through education, training, advocacy, and practical tools, we help schools, families, first responders, and communities build safety systems that work for everyone.
Vision
A future where no child is overlooked during an emergency because of disability, communication differences, mobility needs, medical complexity, or access barriers.
Core Belief
Safety is only effective when it is accessible.
When schools plan for the most vulnerable learners, safety improves for everyone.
Inclusive School Safety Framework™
A comprehensive approach to disability-inclusive emergency preparedness built around equity, accessibility, collaboration, and action.
FORWARD Framework™
- FFind the Need
Identify disability-related safety needs before an emergency occurs.
- OObserve Barriers
Examine physical, communication, sensory, and procedural barriers.
- RRespond Inclusively
Develop supports that address individual needs.
- WWork Collaboratively
Partner with families, educators, support staff, and emergency responders.
- AAdapt for Access
Modify plans, drills, communication systems, and environments.
- RReview and Practice
Conduct inclusive drills and continuous improvement reviews.
- DDocument and Improve
Track outcomes, update plans, and strengthen preparedness over time.