Visible vs. Invisible
The challenges of individuals with visible vs. invisible disabilities are different. Both types of disabilities are often discriminated against or misunderstood. These are general catagories of disabilites.
The challenges of individuals with visible vs. invisible disabilities are different. Both types of disabilities are often discriminated against or misunderstood. These are general catagories of disabilites.
As educators, we need to keep in mind that people are different and that everyone wants to be recognized for what they can do and not by the aids/tools needed to accomplish their goals. The best approach to support all students is to learn about disabilities and to be mindful of inherent thoughts and reactions to individuals with disabilities in order to understand and respect the differences.
As educators, we need to keep in mind that people are different and that everyone wants to be recognized for what they can do and not by the aids/tools needed to accomplish their goals. The best approach to support all students is to learn about disabilities and to be mindful of inherent thoughts and reactions to individuals with disabilities in order to understand and respect the differences.
Sadly, individuals with disabilities are often viewed as victims, subjects of pity, a burden, a threat to the safety of others, incapable, childlike, or "special." These views are based on insufficient and inaccurate information that continues to promote this harmful perspective. It is important to remember that limitations of students with disabilities occur only when the environment is not accepting of the differences they possess. One reason why people are unaware or make faulty assumptions is based on fear and preconceived notions based on experience, or lack of experience. To overcome fears, it is important to recognize that persons with disabilities are people first and that their disability is just one form of diversity. In addition, although difficult to acknowledge, disability is a group that anyone may join at any time. Because of fear of an acquired disability, people may be reluctant to learn. Being aware of this possibility might motivate people to challenge their fears and take action to learn about people's challenges, talents, and supports that are used to live with their conditions while navigating inaccessible environments.
Sadly, individuals with disabilities are often viewed as victims, subjects of pity, a burden, a threat to the safety of others, incapable, childlike, or "special." These views are based on insufficient and inaccurate information that continues to promote this harmful perspective. It is important to remember that limitations of students with disabilities occur only when the environment is not accepting of the differences they possess. One reason why people are unaware or make faulty assumptions is based on fear and preconceived notions based on experience, or lack of experience. To overcome fears, it is important to recognize that persons with disabilities are people first and that their disability is just one form of diversity. In addition, although difficult to acknowledge, disability is a group that anyone may join at any time. Because of fear of an acquired disability, people may be reluctant to learn. Being aware of this possibility might motivate people to challenge their fears and take action to learn about people's challenges, talents, and supports that are used to live with their conditions while navigating inaccessible environments.
