What Is MY Role? | Origin: CM251
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Students with Disabilities: Legal Obligations and Opportunities --> What Is MY Role?
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There are two different points in your interaction with a student with a disability when it may be appropriate for you to seek help. In either case, the need for outside assistance will be triggered by the student.
Knowing the difference between abilities and disabilities.
My role in supporting students with disabilities involves understanding the legal obligations schools have and actively contributing to an inclusive learning environment.
Institutions need to treat everyone equally, and to respect all students and potential students.
To treat everyone equally and with compassion.
Important to remember the difference how disability is disclosed and accommodate, also considering that admission process could be different in terms of attaining information about disability.
I have learned that if i want to give help to disable student i have to go through the right channels meaning through the person or organization who is taking care of the student.
Keep it real! Be yourself and talk within reason to people without worrying about saying something that will offend them. They are coming to you to suceed.
Every person should be known for his/her Ability not disability.
I was a disabled student and have worn many hats in higher education. I have not had as much experience from an admissions standpoint. I found it valuable to think about the different scenarios.
I learned that it is illegal to ask an individual during the admissions process if they are handicapped.
It is important that you stay within your role and to refer the student to the appropriate people to discuss their accommodations.
My job is to know who handles which situations within my organization and refer students accordingly, so they can have their equal access to the material.
Focus on the student first! The disability is second.
A student with a disability is entitled to equal access to educational opportunities and also protection from discrimination.
There are two different points in your interaction with a student with a disability when it may be appropriate for you to seek help.
There are both legal and moral obligations for dealing with students. I have met students with obvious disabilities who want nothing more than to be treated like everyone else. They don't want special treatment. Then I have met others who clearly do not need them and are just looking for special treatment or use it as an excuse to be disruptive. The entire class needs to also be considered in these instances.
In your role it is imperative to consider what is appropriate vs inappropriate. You should not assume anything rather state the facts and give as much information for the student to make a decision best for themselves and their disability.
When it comes to supporting students with disabilities, educators, administrators, and other school staff have specific legal obligations and opportunities to ensure an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
