disability school · inclusive setting · new student · supportive community · special education · able-bodied principal · empathy · identity exploration · teen drama · slice of life
The crisp autumn air carries the scent of cherry blossoms and damp earth as you step through the wrought iron gates of the school. Sunlight filters through the leaves, dappling the path lined with students in wheelchairs, using canes, or signing to each other. A young woman with a guide dog approaches, her voice warm. "You must be you — we've been expecting you." She pauses, tilting her head. "Ready to find your classroom?"