Playfair Teams: an Equity Based Activity for Students

PlayDiscover how PlayFair Teams foster equity, inclusion, and meaningful friendships between students with and without disabilities. ​ This document contrasts the PlayFair Teams approach with the Best Buddies program, highlighting the limitations of the giver-receiver model in traditional friendship strategies. ​ PlayFair Teams emphasize equality, allowing all members—regardless of ability—to contribute equally to team activities. ​ Students collaborate to create presentations that promote Disability-Social Justice-Inclusion, building awareness and fostering acceptance within schools and communities. ​

The document shares research-backed evidence of PlayFair Teams’ positive impact on elementary and secondary students. ​ Elementary students learned values like equality, kindness, and respect through engaging skits, while secondary students reflected on personal growth, newfound friendships, and the transformative power of inclusion. Testimonials from students with disabilities reveal how PlayFair Teams helped them feel accepted, confident, and connected. ​

Unlike other programs, PlayFair Teams are cost-free, flexible, and inclusive of all disabilities. With no giver-receiver dynamic, students work together as equals, creating a sense of belonging and teamwork. ​ Whether you’re an educator, parent, or advocate for inclusion, this document offers inspiring insights into how PlayFair Teams can transform school culture and empower students to embrace diversity. Dive in to explore the evidence, stories, and strategies that make PlayFair Teams a game-changer in fostering equity and inclusion. ​