Introduction I am here I am there I am everywhere Spread thin So that my existence My consistency My reality Can be denied Mesmerized Until I boil down to nothing At the bottom of the pot Anonymous with a disability Disabilities affect every race, culture, sex, and religion. It is non-discriminatory. Almost everyone can think of someone they have come into contact with or are related to that has a disability, and we can all think of some torment or discrimination that has affected their life. Past Freak of nature Demonic Left to die or were killed Thoughts changed Institutionalize Exclude Asylum, prison, basement, attic Feelings come to the surface Sorry, allowed to exist but only as outcasts.
Handicap-origin England Turn of century hand-de-cap Laws come about Became a part of society but were not encouraged or allowed to participate in an attempt to gain their independence. Laws give way to independence Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Bill of right for disabled people-laws at the federal level Qualified Handicapped individual- a person who with reasonable accommodations can perform the essential functions as required for employment or education. Defined their rights Employment Architectural Transportation Barrier Compliance Board Consequences for non-compliance Established legal channels to handle this Lead to Americans with Disabilities Act Defined discrimination Moved to include State and Local Govt. Public Accommodations Telecommunications Enforcement IDEA Laws for education Ensure a free and appropriate education Ensure all rights are acknowledged Help with financial burden Ensure and access effectiveness of the program Established and required IEP IEP Diagnosis Services needed Goals- long and short term Defines who provides services needed Conclusion Today we have laws and they are enforced by strict guidelines. Our society as a whole accepts and allows for inclusion although some individuals still look down on special individuals and poke fun at them. Through education and exposure it is hoped that all of society will view each other as equal and unite.
The Homework on Special education – disability
Special Education plays an important role in American Education. It is a very common thing in this world to have some sort of disability whether it is mental or physical. Parents also rely on the schools to include their disabled child into a normal life, surrounded by those who will teach them. Being a special education teacher involves a lot of stress. The working level is different verses a ...
The greatest injustice to any individual is treating everyone the same. Everyone is an individual and should be treated in a way that recognizes their individuality and should be provided all the supports needed for them to gain and maintain independence and equality without discrimination.
