Ambassadors for Respect

Later this month, Merrick’s Ambassadors for Respect (A4R) team will launch a new season of anti-bullying presentations. Designed to provide fourth graders with tools to recognize and prevent bullying, A4R also offers individuals with disabilities the unique opportunity to share their personal stories with the next generation and develop valuable employment skills.

Over the course of the presentation, students learn about the importance of including others, using person-first language, and advocating for themselves and others, and the Ambassadors gain an increased sense of purpose as they make a direct and positive impact on elementary school environments. 

Merrick’s 2025 A4R team consists of 6 clients, some of whom are Ambassadors for the very first time. Over the next several months, they are expected to reach more than 200 fourth-grade students across three elementary schools with their empowering message of inclusion. 

To learn more about A4R, visit https://www.peacemakermn.org/ambassadors-for-respect.