Be like Andrew

Personal Family Inclusivity

This is Andrew.

Andrew knows that when it goes dark at the disco, Claire can no longer lip-read.

Andrew takes Claire to the dance floor. Close enough to the speakers so she can feel the bass beat. Andrew makes sure Claire is not feeling isolated.

Andrew is smart.

Be like Andrew.

Be like my brother.

Sometimes the most profound lessons come in the simplest moments.

This story illustrates what true inclusivity looks like in practice. It's not about grand gestures or formal accommodationsit's about awareness, empathy, and small actions that make a big difference.

Andrew didn't need training or guidelines to understand what Claire needed. He simply paid attention, recognized the challenge, and found a creative solution that allowed her to fully participate in the experience.

In our personal and professional lives, we all have opportunities to "be like Andrew"to notice when someone might be left out and take thoughtful action to include them.