Not stereotyping. Your job is to provide information and opportunities, and during admissions you may not ask about presence of disability before a decision is made only if the student has volunteered the information.
Learning the importance of how we treat students that have disabilities can help the students feel comfortable during the admissions interview process.
I learned that students with disabilities just want to be treated like everyone else so there's no need to tip toe around the obvious and its okay to offer assistance once a student has indicated they have a disability.
All people should be treated equally and given an equal chance of success.
Everyone deserves an opportunity and to be treated equally with respect.
Students with disabilities are students with dreams, goals, and aspirations. Explore the challenges and let them decide what path is most realistic for them.
There are two different points in your interaction with a student with a disability when it may be appropriate for you to seek help. In either case, the need for outside assistance will be triggered by the student.
Knowing the difference between abilities and disabilities.
My role in supporting students with disabilities involves understanding the legal obligations schools have and actively contributing to an inclusive learning environment.
Institutions need to treat everyone equally, and to respect all students and potential students.
To treat everyone equally and with compassion.
Important to remember the difference how disability is disclosed and accommodate, also considering that admission process could be different in terms of attaining information about disability.
I have learned that if i want to give help to disable student i have to go through the right channels meaning through the person or organization who is taking care of the student.
Keep it real! Be yourself and talk within reason to people without worrying about saying something that will offend them. They are coming to you to suceed.
Every person should be known for his/her Ability not disability.
I was a disabled student and have worn many hats in higher education. I have not had as much experience from an admissions standpoint. I found it valuable to think about the different scenarios.
I learned that it is illegal to ask an individual during the admissions process if they are handicapped.
It is important that you stay within your role and to refer the student to the appropriate people to discuss their accommodations.
My job is to know who handles which situations within my organization and refer students accordingly, so they can have their equal access to the material.
Focus on the student first! The disability is second.
