scary sounds and decorations, uncomfortable costumes, and going out at night.
That’s why inclusion isn’t necessarily about giving everyone exactly the same Halloween experience.
Sometimes it’s about making room for people to experience it in their own way.
Teal Pumpkin vs. Blue Bucket
Here’s a simple way to remember the difference:
SymbolCommon MeaningIs It Universal?Teal pumpkinHome offers non-food Halloween treatsMore established through FARE’s Teal Pumpkin ProjectBlue bucketMay be used informally to signal autism awareness or different communication needsNo universal standardOrange pumpkinTraditional Halloween decorationNo special inclusion message by default
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