The Impact of Disability | Origin: CM251
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Students with Disabilities: Legal Obligations and Opportunities --> The Impact of Disability
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I learned that we can provide accommodation for any student with any kind of disability
It was interesting to learn that it is common for students to have learning disabilities like ADHD. It is important to accommodate these students.
I think that most universities today are well equipped to handle students with the different type of conditions mentioned here. The Americans with Disabilities Act and section 504 are continually being displayed in schools and campuses across the country but with the mental and fiscal disabilities from PTSD; which really isn't new, these have opened a new avenue in disabled care.
Reasonable accommodations are available for all the different types of disabilities that an individual may have.
Reasonable accommodations can be made to the appropriate ADA school representative by the student w a disability.
Psychological/Mental disabilities are included in the protected class under the ADA.
That numerous types of disabilities and/or disorders are included as part of a protected class.
The "other" students that include groups like those with ADS and traumatic brain injuries are protected. Accommodations for them might come in the form of having a better understanding of their disabilities and patience to help them overcome their obstacles.
Understanding the limitations of students as it pertains to their specific disability is important for institutions to be aware of. There is not a one size fits all and individual concerns should be addressed by a case by case basis. I will apply this by ensuring I know exactly what my students may need to make them successful.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act provide clear definitions and guidance for determining whether an individual is qualified for accommodations. While it is often easier to recognize a need when a disability is visible, such as a physical impairment that requires the use of a wheelchair or other assistive device, disabilities and impairments are not always readily apparent. In those situations, there is a greater risk of making assumptions or subjective judgments about the validity of a request or what may be considered reasonable.
To ensure equitable treatment, it is important to remain unbiased and avoid making determinations based on personal perceptions. Instead, individuals should be directed to the appropriate ADA accommodation request process, and all requests should be handled in accordance with established organizational compliance guidelines. This approach helps ensure that accommodation decisions are based on a comprehensive review of all relevant factors, recognizing that an individual's needs are influenced by more than the impairment itself.
Disabilities can affect students differently, as well as functional difficulties being more important than simply diagnosing the disability. Also, it was highlighted that it is essential to understand the unique needs of the students as well as to make appropriate adjustments for them. This knowledge will be applied by not making any assumptions, but paying attention to the particular obstacles faced by a student.
Equal access and equal opportunity for all. Everyone has Rights that need to be respected
Equal access and equal opportunity for all. I will be mindful of individual needs, my role in assistance, and our institutions responsibilities.
We must always be aware of everyone you never know what someone is dealing with.
Having a military parent and sibling with PTSD; I viewed the disorder differently. This training has brought to light how PTSD can affect students and what measures to implement to ease the transition.
Disabilities come in different forms and each needs to be handled in their own way. Making sure the institution is using every resource they have to support any student with any type of disability. Also getting to know the student personally and what they require, not just to group the individual with the next. An equal learning experience is the motive to help those succeed.
Do not love the text on the last page referencing mental health with "strange" and "bizarre" as description words.
Accommodations should be based on each student’s actual functional limitations, not just their disability label, so schools can provide equal access in the way that student needs.
Equal access is the key. Disabilities come in many forms, so don't jump to conclusions prematurely.
Many disabilities are not always easy to see. So every person needs to be treated equally and fairly so that they have access to be able to move forward in pursuit to their dreams with the ability to accommodations needed to do so.
