Legal Considerations | Origin: ED201
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Students with Disabilities in the Classroom --> Legal Considerations
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This module clarified language in the ADA.
I learned that students with a disability have to recognize that they have it and request accommodations. I also learned that accommodations have limits. They have to be reasonable and not alter the fundamentals of the class they want to enroll in. Now, I'm wondering how I would manage to accommodate a student in a wheelchair in my studio. It is very cramped!
Students with certain disabilities will need extra time of instruction, as some students will not. Most teachers can adapt very quickly.
Students must self-identify as soon as possible so that accommodations can be made. everyone comes together, student, teachers and professionals to develop a specialized learning plan. These accommodations are implemented and followed by the student's teachers.
It is important to make students with disabilities (including invisible disabilities) feel welcome and accommodated in the classroom.
I have learned that even if we think a student could benefit from extra help, there is not a whole lot we can do until the proper channels have been contacted and all the steps have been taken
Students with disabilities should be given the same opportunities as those without
Hello All,
I learned that students must self-identify their disabilities and that there should be established policies and protocols for students and educators.
student must self-identify and provide documentation; request specific accommodations
institution must ensure legal compliance; follow written policy to determine student is disabled; identify acceptable forms for verification of disability; follow written policy to determine if requested accommodations are reasonable
education staff must facilitate accommodations as outlined; meet with student to determine how to implement accommodations; provide an inclusive and welcoming class/lab experience for student
I guess I have never really thought about the process of accommodations for a disabled student. I also did not know that there was supposed to be a meeting among everyone about this disability. I have never been included, but since my classes require physical and theory work, I really should be.
I learned that either the student or their parent must come out with documentation of their disability before any accommodations can begin. Once the documentation has been provided the plan for the accommodations can begin. With this knowledge, I plan to sit down with the student and figure out the best plan to accommodate them with their input.
From this module I learned that there are alot of legal aspects to students with disabilities and I should be aware of them to ensure a good learning space.
Students can self identify for disability
I learned that student should not be excluded for having a disability. Also students must self identify with having a disability. They must provide documentation. The student should request specific accommodations. If I had a Student as such I would make sure that I followed all rules concerning the matter at hand.
In regards to the laws, there are 2 specific ones that are incorporated in the education system. One is the 504 plan, which is for any student who has a learning disability. The other is an IEP, which is for individuals who need more assistance in many areas of their education.
From this informative lecture I have learned that our school has a designated person on site to ensure students with disabilities are being accommodated properly and in accordance with the law.
Students in higher education or vocational programming will need to disclose their disability and provide documentation to request accommodations to support their learning needs. Instructors have the responsibility to ensure that approved accommodations are implemented to provide access to learning/testing materials.
Individualized Education Programs are for students who need additional accomodations and are protected by law. The schools will help the student and parent develop this plan, which instructors must abide by legally.
Written policy to determine accommodations and accommodations should be consistent with diagnosed condition.
