There are a variety of different disabilities and some require more attention than others.
I have learned that the saying " confined to a wheelchair " for someone that uses a wheelchair does not look at this as being confined, it means more independence.
It was interesting to learn that the most common disabilities impacting college students are LD and ADHD. I also did not know that hard of hearing is a term preferred by the deaf and hard of hearing community verses using hearing impaired.
Disabilities that aren't visible can be harder to identify but are equal when needing accommodations.
It is important to recognize that their behavior can be a manifestation of their disability. Students with ASD may sometimes interrupt class discussions with questions that seem off-topic or have difficulties interacting with peers in social situations on campus.
I think we need to pay attention to one of the more often overlooked groups, disabled veterans. And I don't mean the physical disabilities lost, but the mental disabilities faced. I have had students break down in class because of something that happened years prior and it wasn't related to a discussion. These things happen and we need to understand how to deal with it.
It is imperative to not only have an understanding but to also have empathy/sympathy for all disabilities.
By understanding that all disabilities come in different ways, supporting each students success is essential so that they feel understood and motivated to succeed in the course.
disabilities come in many different forms and have many different learning disabilities
Not all disabilities are visible.
This section provided insights to the many types of disabilities that exist and how each individual possesses different skills that help them succeed. It also teaches us that many disabilities are not necessarily obvious.
There are a wide variety of disabilities. Those with disabilities also have a wide variety of abilities. Once we are notified by the student and presented with the appropriate accommodations letter from the student we should be able to help guide the student so that they have an excellent learning experience. Having regular 'check-ins' with these students could mean the difference between success and failure for them.
This highlights the importance of understanding how disabilties are recognized and how that can help each person in a different and separate way.
It is necessary to understand the unique details of each person a disability—it is the only way administrators and institutions would be able to provide and assure that they receive the appropriate accommodations.
Although students may have similar disabilities, the details surrounding their abilities and how they have been living what they can or cannot do etc., will determine the level of assistance that can be provided at an institutional level.
Similar disabilities, doe snot denote similar accommodations.
It's important as educators to look past a students disability
People with the same disability may still have some differences in their ability to deal and function in life. This is due to different personalities and circumstances.
Not all blind students have the same way of approaching their education. It is important to ask what type of accommodation they need.
I’ve learned that students with disabilities, such as learning disabilities, or psychological conditions, can face barriers that impact their ability to access and succeed in educational settings.
Some cognitive disabilities exist such as trouble with dyslexia, math and writing to name a few. Learn disabilities and ADHD are also disabilities to take into consideration when teaching individuals. It may be that they have a disability not that they need more structure or more discipline.
Students with disabilities are not new to the secondary school area of learning. Accommodations can be made to help these type learners and should be made. If a deaf student is attending a class making sure they have an interpreter present that can access.
