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Students with Disabilities: Legal Obligations and Opportunities --> Legal Obligations and Opportunities
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It is important to understand that the purpose of making accommodations in a learning environment is to ensure equal access to opportunity.
I learned the three-pronged definition. 1. Those who have a disability, 2) history of disability 3) regarded as having a disability.
This content has been a good review for me and reminder of the semantics involved. It is good to be refreshed and look with new eyes at the students and the process.
I have learned that service animals don't always fall under the disability act when it comes to emotional support.
I learned how accommodations are defined and the requirements that the university needs to uphold for students with disabilities.
Schools view service animals and emotional support animals through different lenses. The las to each apply differently and uniquely.
Schools are legally obligated under laws like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to provide students with disabilities an appropriate public education tailored to their needs. This creates opportunities for inclusive learning environments, specialized support, and access to resources that empower these students to thrive academically and socially.
I have learned the difference between emotional support and service animals. They are not the same and only one has a legal standing. I also learned how our laws need to be amended to our present day. For example, the fact that years ago Asperger's wasn't recognized and now it is a legitimate diagnosis.
Educating students about how to acquire accommodations related to a disability, institutions have an obligation to make students aware of policies and procedures designed to protect them from discrimination and harassment.
The clarification on Service Animal vs Emotional Support Animal should be understood by many more people. There is a distinction and it should be enforced more consistently.
Any student with disabilities have the same equal rights and should be treated accordingly. In your role it is imperative that you are informed and understand all that is necessary to be in compliance.
It is always important to be understanding and willing to help students achieve their goals regardless of their limitations
Higher learning institutions require to accommodate students with disabilities, under section 504 and ADA. A student with disibilities would include anyone who has a physical or mental impairment that affects 1 or more life activities.
I learned that all educational institutions are subject to the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA not just schools receiving Federal Aid. Also, that it is the responsibility of the individual to advocate for themselves by contacting the appropriate school official.