Read - Article: Students with Disabilities
1. Choose to address one of the following points, or address another important concept in the article related to disability (could be mental or physical disability).
2. Reflect - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as Amended
3. Address one of the following discussion questions (in a minimum initial posting of 250 words):
What do you think is meant by "ADA'S focus on functional limitations, rather than on medical diagnoses, and how it views disability as a social issue, not a medical one" (p. 12)? How does this apply to your chosen field of practice?
How do you think this article would be different if focused on a person with a mental disability? Specifically refer to one example of a mental disability in your discussion.
This article was focused on teaching a person with a disability. Discuss the implications of having a person with a disability as a co-worker. Or a patient/client. How would you accommodate this person without ‘favoring'?