I learned about accomodations and institutional requirements for students with disabilities.
I learned more about what accommodations are required and which ones are not and the why behind it.
It is always useful to remind yourself as instructor the idea around "reasonable" accommodations and case-to-case approach.
I learned that communication training and behavioral therapy can assist someone with Asperger's syndrome to be successful.
Service animals are protected under the ADA but emotional support animals are not.
You should not consider a language as a disability problem
Language is not considered a handicap symptom
Understanding of the treatment of students with special needs and how to give them the equal opportinuty .
I have learned that all individuals need to be treated fairly and with accommodations for people with disability.
It is important to understand that the purpose of making accommodations in a learning environment is to ensure equal access to opportunity.
I learned the three-pronged definition. 1. Those who have a disability, 2) history of disability 3) regarded as having a disability.
It gives everyone equal opportunity to life
This content has been a good review for me and reminder of the semantics involved. It is good to be refreshed and look with new eyes at the students and the process.
The difference between service and emotional support animals.
I have learned that service animals don't always fall under the disability act when it comes to emotional support.
I learned how accommodations are defined and the requirements that the university needs to uphold for students with disabilities.
Schools view service animals and emotional support animals through different lenses. The las to each apply differently and uniquely.
Schools are legally obligated under laws like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to provide students with disabilities an appropriate public education tailored to their needs. This creates opportunities for inclusive learning environments, specialized support, and access to resources that empower these students to thrive academically and socially.
I have learned the difference between emotional support and service animals. They are not the same and only one has a legal standing. I also learned how our laws need to be amended to our present day. For example, the fact that years ago Asperger's wasn't recognized and now it is a legitimate diagnosis.
Educating students about how to acquire accommodations related to a disability, institutions have an obligation to make students aware of policies and procedures designed to protect them from discrimination and harassment.
