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Learning to advocate for yourself
is a long process,
but it's even more difficult when you have a
rare disease, chronic illness or invisible disability
The DayBeacon assistive technology encourages students with invisible conditions to strengthen their skills in navigating, communicating and advocating for themselves within the classroom, while also enabling teachers to provide a more personal and supportive approach
There are over 7 million US students with disabilities
Examples include, but not limited to: ADHD, Autism, Brain Injury, Autoimmune Disorders, Anxiety, Ehlers-Danlos, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Kleinfelter Syndrome
33% of them are learning disabilities
Only 10% of those students use equipment which makes their disability “visible”
Those students spend 80% of their school day in standard classrooms
A majority of students with invisible disabilities do not qualify for individual specialize services
Rare Disease, Chronic Illness & Invisible Disability in the Classroom
How It Works
Advocate
Student presses button to alert teacher they need attention
Communicate
The DayBeacon alerts teacher which students needs attention
Navigate
Student and teacher work together to resolve concerns
The DayBeacon collects data to help guardians and educators proactively support students
