Disability Awareness
What is a Disability?
According to the United Nations, a disability is “Person(s).. who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others”.
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"In the 19th century _________ became prominent- this is why those with physically noticeable deformities were put on display for others entertainment."
"Freak Shows"
Which gender is more likely to be diagnosed with autism?
Boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls.
What are some ways teachers can help?
Structure general lesson plans to support inclusivity.
Provide resources to ALL students, not just the ones with disabilities. Ensure your curriculum is adaptable.
Embrace advocacy and communicate efficiently with your students + guardians.
Make yourself available to your students to ensure they feel comfortable sharing their difficulties.
Create equal opportunities for success in your classroom.
Assume your students can do something until proven wrong!
What does an IEP stand for?
Individualized Educational Plan
What is Ableism?
Ableism is when someone “sees persons with disabilities as being less worthy of respect and consideration, less able to contribute and participate, or of less inherent value than others. Ableism may be conscious or unconscious and may be embedded in institutions, systems, or the broader culture of a society. It can limit the opportunities of persons with disabilities and reduce their inclusion in the life of their communities”
What year did former President Barack Obama signed an executive order to increase federal employment of individuals with disabilities?
2009 (took them long enough :/ but still till this day it's not a livable wage)
Exactly how many children in the US have a form of disability?
7 million children are diagnosed with a form of disability.
With 5 million children diagnosed with a mental illness, and 4 million Children diagnosed with learning disabilities.
Exactly how much time (percentage-wise) do children with disabilities spend and where do they spend it?
68% of students with disabilities spend the majority of their time (80% of their day), in General Education Classrooms.
Exactly how many children ages 0-17 are there estimated to have moderate-to-severe disabilities?
236.4 million (10.1%) children aged 0-17 years have moderate-to-severe disabilities
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Studies found that children with disabilities were _______to________ more likely to be bullied than their nondisabled peers.
"two to three times more likely"
What organization was founded in 1909 by Clifford W. Beers, a former mental patient, and Adolf Meyer, a leading American psychiatrist, where the mission was to develop measures that would prevent maladjustment and mental illness?
The National Committee for Mental Hygiene (NCMH)
What are some stereotypes people with disabilities face?
People with disabilities aren’t “fully human”.
It is rare for a disabled person to be successful.
Living with a disability is a burden.
A disability needs to be fixed/cured.
People with mental disabilities are hazardous.
What are some inequities in the classroom disabled students may experience?
Social Isolation from their peers.
Feeling singled-out for their differences.
Extremely negative thoughts towards themselves.
Unequal opportunities for success compared to non-disabled students.
In severe cases, it can lead to hateful speech/crimes being committed toward the student.
What does S.T.A.R stand for?
Safety: For those disabled, creating a safe space for their growth and others’ is important
Teamwork: Establishing inclusion, and equity is important and creates lasting relationships
Achievement: Helping student achieve their goals is grounds for individual and academic success
Respect: The golden rule!!!