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I've learned what the limitations are with an institution being able to offer an accomodation to a student.
I learned that under Section 504 ensures that students with disabilities have equal access to education and that schools that receive federal funding are required to provide accommidations and services to students with disabilities.
I have learned where some the limits lie in what can be accommodated and what can't. I also learned that providing accommodations is intended to give a student the same access that any other student would. It is essentially "leveling the playing field". Accommodations don't give the disabled student any advantage, they are in place to give the same opportunities as others. It is also important to understand that what you do for one student you must continue to do in the future for other students with the same limitations.
Not all disabilities are seen, and many are invisible to us when in public or at work / school. It's important to make sure everyone has equal access to a higher education and facilities that allow them to be an integrated part of the community and society.
In this module, I learned about the different types of disabilities and the appropriate accommodations that should be provided. These accommodations aim to reduce the disadvantages caused by the disability. Additionally, the student is always involved in the accommodation process.
A accommodation chances given to disabled students to get their high education without discrimination is very important
to ensure that they can use their rights, to build safe and healthy society.
I saw that it mentions the concept of the service animal and the differences between the growing "Emotional Support Animal" and the need for an actual service animal. It's good to have a legal distinction and a clear guideline for which one is allowed and which is not.
Federal law assures equal access for people with disabilities . It is not the disability that is protected from discrimination; it is the person with the disability.
I have developed an understanding of the different types of disabilities that necessitate reasonable accommodations, as opposed to behaviors or differences that do not justify accommodations due to physical or mental limitations. Furthermore, I have enhanced my awareness of the disparities in higher education concerning accommodations.
I honestly didn't know how deep this went. I remember at a previous school we weren't really taught these things because up management handled it. I never knew how complex accommodation can be.
These laws need to be taken very seriously, as those with disabilities have a right to equal access to education.
You cannot assure that people with disabilities have equal access to an opportunity if they cannot reach the place where the opportunity is offered.
They have the right to equal access to educational opportunities. Everything else that happens for them and to them flows from that single statement. Students do not have a "right" to accommodation, but if they would not have equal access without accommodation, then it must be provided. Students do not have a "right" to an automatic door opener at the entrance to the classroom building, but if they cannot reach the classroom without it, then something must be done. Students with disabilities do not have a "right" to have all documents posted to the school website presented in an accessible format, available to someone using a screen reader. But if the student cannot access the information unless it is in an accessible format then the accessible format is required.
I am familiar with accommodations but I have learned so much information that will be beneficial in ensuring that everyone is successful in the course.
I learned that non-English speaking students would not qualify for added time, as it is not a physical or mental disability. This was something I had not practiced, but I intend to reinforce in the future the importance of being confident in English comprehension with my ESOL students. I also learned that not all accommodations can be granted. It is important for the person with the disability to communicate the accommodations needed, not necessarily what disability they have.