Anita Clark

I found the JAN website to be extremely helpful.  I also found the information on unconscious bias helpful.  I have been guilty of thinking "she'll never get that job" and I need to be aware of my own biases when working with my students.

I knew that there were many challenges that disabled people face every day. I agree with what others have stated here, that attitudinal barriers are the most damaging and difficult to deal with.  I will try harder not to make assumptions and focus on the person, not the disability.

These are all very practical, reasonable strategies for working with people that have physical, hearing and visual impairments.  I was very surprised to learn that Parkinson's is not a traumatic or acquired brain injury.

I am a school counselor and have written many 504 accommodation plans.  I believe that the main idea here is that accommodations are to protect against discrimination and provide equal access.  It was a good reminder for me to remember that student success is not guaranteed because they are receiving accommodations.