Discussing Disabilities

Learning Intentions

  • The student will formulate at least three appropriate responses to questions about disabilities posed from peers. 
  • Students will practice discussing disabilities in different situations. 

Key Vocabulary

  •  Disclosure

 

 Activity

College students with disabilities have said that in elementary, middle, and high school, they have experienced stigma attached to having a disability. In the public school system, students do not have control over who knows about their disability.

  • College is different from high school because the student uses his/her discretion as to whom s/he will tell about personal disabilities.
  • Students will need to disclose to:
    • Disability Support Services
    • Professors
    • Advisors
    • People with whom they will work with in a professional capacity

While most college students have had positive experiences with telling peers about disabilities, it is a personal decision to decide who to tell.
Classmates may notice some differences in students’ schedules and modifications received. Discuss character traits of a trustworthy peer and ways to be honest without revealing more than makes a student comfortable.

 

Discussing Disabilities Prezi

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 Assignment:

Let's take some time to reflect on this lesson's experiences. What did you learn from the scenarios? Whom should you tell about your disability?  You will never know until you are in a situation, but at this point, who else do you think you will tell about your disability? 

  1. Click here to complete the Discussing Disabilities Journal Reflection
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