Never Knew there was a term for students who have difficulty with math. ADHD is more commonly diagnosed along with ADD and autism. Whereas years ago, children who showed signs of these disabilities were just termed as children with behavioral problems.
In my twenties, I worked with students K-12 with developmental disabilities. This was in the late 1980's and 1990's. I learned a lot about individual goal planning and adapting lesson plans to help students learn. Fast forward, now I am in my late 50's and working in higher education. I am glad I had the experience in my twenties because it gives me a larger perspective of the need for educators to know how to serve students K-12 and into high education and beyond. I am excited to put what I am learning into operation at my place of work.
Most people who are blind can't read braille.
Everyone's needs are different, and students with disabilities are no different. It is important to approach students on a case-by-case basis, rather than assuming what works for someone will work for someone else.
It is very important to see the person and not the disability.
This section provided important information on how society often views people with mental health issues and the importance of addressing each student as an individual.
This post gave a good insight into the many different types of disabilities that students have, and what we might expect from them.
Understanding the impact of disability requires a holistic perspective that considers the individual's unique experiences, strengths, and needs. Promoting inclusivity, accessibility, and equal opportunities contributes to a more equitable and supportive society for individuals with disabilities.
I was very thankful for a thorough overview of both visible and invisible disabilities. I support nursing school students and I am interested in how the demands of this career field may limit the accommodations available to blind and deaf students particularly in labs and clinicals.
I had a veteran student with severe PTSD, they can be challenging but can succeed.
This was very eye opening. It showed me how others view common challenges that they face and how they deal with them.
This section illustrated the importance of focusing on how access and function are impacted by disability and these are the aspects we should focus on while making accommodations for each student. Also is anyone else concerned that this training still uses aspergers as a diagnosis?
I learnt in this module that there are many students who are with special needs or have different types of disabilities that need special accommodation and equal opportunities. Wheelchairs are a source independence & not confinement.
Many returning veterans are often in need of additional services and are reluctant to classify themselves as disabled.
This section continued to provide plenty of information to think about that directly relates to my day-to-day teaching activities. I feel confident in saying that every class of students I've ever taught has contained multiple examples of the types of students discussed in this section.
This module on section 504 and the rights for those who have a disability is important to know as an instructor so that we can support the student who has the disability and are able to provide legal resources to be successful.
Being disabled does not only mean physical disability. People with LD, ADHD or PTSD have a disability as well and they should be treated equally as the people with physical disability.
It was an eye opener to actually pay attention to the disabled
Students can and do face a variety of disabilities, but are able to be successful with a level "playing field." With case-by-case consideration, students can be provided with proper accommodations and equal access to opportunities.
I've learned that MOST Disabilities are non-visible, like ADHD etc. Also realized that two people with similar disabilities may require quite different accommodations. Really gets you thinking.
