I found it helpful to reflect upon and review examples of different functionality--the fact that people with similar disabilities and even backgrounds often have widely different strengths, coping strategies or support needs.
Blindness is a critical condition because so much of what we "take in" comes from visual information, making learning difficult without the use of learning aids to convert the course curriculum into a usable format. Hearing disabilities are also a huge challenge as a lot of learning is done through lecturing and discussions. Helen Keller once said that being blind creates a barrier between people and things, while being deaf creates a barrier between people and people.
A disability may affect how a student accesses or processes the information. So they need the appropriate support to participate, to boost their self confidence and help them be successful.
there are a lot of disabilities out there that are not always visible, we should always try our best to have empathy for these individuals and support them
VSOC (VetSuccess on Campus), amongst other things, will provide help to address problems that may interfere with education and facilitate access to health services.
DS (Campus Disability Services), when registered with, the student veteran can receive documented accommodation, which can include extended time for tests and assignments or a quiet testing environment.
Student Affairs/Veteran Affairs Office. posts as a central point of contact for support services and information about campus-specific resources for student veterans.
The understanding of what can be qualified as a learning disability and how it works for the student who is disabled is the most important aspect in this learning. The student must have an equal learning experience with other students.
I have learned a bit more about how students can have learning disabilities and accommodations they may be provided with. I was also pleasantly surprised to learn about how people born with a disability are incredibly competent and even talented in many fields in the examples supplied; They do not have limitations from their disabilities rather new opportunities and ways to grow and develop.
I have learned that it is important to know your students because not all disabilities are obvious, and not many people know when they do have a disability unless they bring it to their doctor's office.
Not all disabilities are obvious and it is important to learn how to accommodate different needs.
I learned the importance of what we say such as hard of hearing instead of hearing impaired is important when around someone who is disabled. I will be more aware of the language I use when referring to someone who is disabled.
it is interesting to learn the different ways the school has to handle different disabilities and how no two students are the same
getting more exposed to new medical condition/abbreviation
Reading through this and knowing and learning about different disabilities and way's we can be helpful.
This training has helped me understand that we never know what challenges others are facing in life, kindness and patience with others can help us understand the different characteristics people have.
A lot of disabilities can be hard to recognize so it is important to be nice and thorough.
I learned that disabilities can be hard to recognize and it takes some time to get to a point where they can be discussed.
Some disabilities can be difficult to identify.
Disabilities may not be as apparent as one thinks. You can't always judge a book by its cover.
The difference between categories and what classifies a student with a disability, as well as how we can accommodate those that qualify.
Disabilities are not always visible.
