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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.
Accomodations are a requirement not just the right thing to do. Treating these situations with sensitivity is important to ensure staff is building a safe environment for each and every student.
I learned that ADA and 504 allow for students to have access to programs and that accommodations are not meant to give a student a 'leg up' but to even the playing field.
This has provided a better understanding of what is considered a disability and what accomodations are then provided.
This has provided a better understanding of what is considered a disability and what accomodations are then provided.
I learned students with disability don't necessarily have the right to certain things. However, the law grants them equal opportunity to learning opportunities and it is the school's responsibility to ensure that, within reason, the student is accommodated so that they can fairly access the same learning opportunities as everyone else.
I have gained valuable knowledge about the different types of disabilities; the specific roles service animals play in assisting individuals, the legal rights of people with service animals under the ADA.
Laws to protect those with disabilities are a necessity. I personally know people within aviation that have disabilities, but are actually the smartest and best in their field. A disability can also be something that may need some accommodation while others don't need said accommodation. Either way, they are capable of achieving success.
We cannot discriminate students with disabilities. They are entitled to the same opportunity as those without disabilities. They must be given accommodation based on what they need.
I’ve learned that institutions have legal obligations under laws like the ADA and Section 504 to provide accommodations for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to education. I intend to apply this knowledge by advocating for inclusive practices in my future work to support students' needs and promote accessibility.