Empowering Adults with Disabilities: Yvonne Jasso's Approach to Teaching at Independence Network

Yvonne Jasso shares her 30-year journey at Independence Network, where she teaches adults with disabilities, offering a unique, empowering approach focused on choice and skill-building. Yvonne emphasizes the importance of giving students autonomy through a flexible curriculum, where students select classes and actively contribute to lessons-like cooking-by deciding the menu and shopping for ingredients.
Through careful observation, Yvonne tailors lessons to meet each student's abilities and uses repetition to reinforce learning, ensuring concepts are retained and used across future activities. This video captures Yvonne's passion for teaching, dedication to lifelong learning, and commitment to helping students grow in both confidence and capability. Watch to discover how her innovative teaching strategies make a difference in her students' lives.