Students with disabilities have the right to equal access to educational opportunities. These students are entitled to the same quality educational opportunities as those with no disabilities. accommodations made to help these students are made in order to help them achieve their educational goal because without them the chances of them achieving their goals is harder and less likely. It helps to level the playing field.
I learned that there is a significant difference in what these laws provide, as far as rights to accommodations vs protections. I was not aware of the protections built in to these laws for institutions. I also found it interesting that color blindness is not considered a disability.
I have learned about disabilities and the accommodations that are available to each. I have also learned that depending on the situation, students do not have the right to special treatment, but are promised fair and equal treatment by the institutions.
higher learning institutions are required to provide accomodations for persons with disabilities.
With past higher education employers, I was provided information directly from the compliance department after the student had gone through the entire process. This section has given me information I did not know existed. I look forward to completing the remainder of the training.
Understanding what accommodations are covered under the ADA act is important. Students have a right to have accommodations if needed for disabilities.
"Equal opportunity" is a phrase that has stuck with me from this module.
I've learned what the limitations are with an institution being able to offer an accomodation to a student.
I learned that under Section 504 ensures that students with disabilities have equal access to education and that schools that receive federal funding are required to provide accommidations and services to students with disabilities.
I have learned where some the limits lie in what can be accommodated and what can't. I also learned that providing accommodations is intended to give a student the same access that any other student would. It is essentially "leveling the playing field". Accommodations don't give the disabled student any advantage, they are in place to give the same opportunities as others. It is also important to understand that what you do for one student you must continue to do in the future for other students with the same limitations.
Not all disabilities are seen, and many are invisible to us when in public or at work / school. It's important to make sure everyone has equal access to a higher education and facilities that allow them to be an integrated part of the community and society.
In this module, I learned about the different types of disabilities and the appropriate accommodations that should be provided. These accommodations aim to reduce the disadvantages caused by the disability. Additionally, the student is always involved in the accommodation process.
A accommodation chances given to disabled students to get their high education without discrimination is very important
to ensure that they can use their rights, to build safe and healthy society.
I saw that it mentions the concept of the service animal and the differences between the growing "Emotional Support Animal" and the need for an actual service animal. It's good to have a legal distinction and a clear guideline for which one is allowed and which is not.
Federal law assures equal access for people with disabilities . It is not the disability that is protected from discrimination; it is the person with the disability.
Accomidation for students with disabilies are required
Accommodation is needed to support students in the academic setting.
Its imperative to notify students of disability rights and accomodations.
I have developed an understanding of the different types of disabilities that necessitate reasonable accommodations, as opposed to behaviors or differences that do not justify accommodations due to physical or mental limitations. Furthermore, I have enhanced my awareness of the disparities in higher education concerning accommodations.
