Disability homewrk assignment

TOPICS to Know

WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION

Specific GS 420

Concepts to Know

Sources of Information

PP: PowerPoint Presentation/Lecture

CS: Class Session

1.Describe some benefits of taking this course.

PP: Class #1

2. Describe what you should you do when meeting a person with a disability.

PP: Class #5; Ten Commandments document in Class Session #5 (attached file)

3. Define the acronym “TAB.”

PP: Class #2

4. The term “handicap” is not appropriate when describing a person with a disability. However, “handicap” might be used in a different context. Identify that context and know the preferred term when describing a person’s disability experience.

PP: Class #2

5. List the pros and cons of labeling.

PP: Class #2

6. Be able to reword a statement into “person-first’ language.

PP: Class #2; Class Session 2: People First Language Articles

6. Know the difference between the health care/medical model of disability and the social model. Which model is preferred by the disability community?

PP: Class #2

7. Define “Ableism”

PP: Class #2

8. Describe the purpose of the Orange Activity.

PP: Class #5

9. “Sum” up the history of people with disabilities in one or two statements.

PP: Class #2; Assignment #2

10. Be familiar with the “Ten Commandments” and be able to identify appropriate interactions based on these “commandments.”

Class #5; Course Documents link on BB; PDF copy in Class session 5.

11. N/A

12. Define Self-Advocacy for people with disabilities.

PP: Class #8: Developmental Disabilities

13. Review and identify “myths and facts” about employment for people with disabilities.

PP: Class #2;

ADA information class #4

14. Review the definition for Assistive Technology (AT)

What is the purpose of AT for people with disabilities?

PP: Class #6; Assignment #5

15. What do you think is the biggest barrier for people with disabilities?

Your turn…..

15. How would you define a disability? A reminder that “disability” is a very broad generic term that is not limited to visible physical differences. Use the ADA definition of disability to better understand the broad scope of difference in this community.

Your turn…..

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Section 504

1.What was the “intent” of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act? (one of the first laws prohibiting discrimination for people with disabilities).

PP: Class #4; Class #13

2. What does the acronym “ADA” stand for?

PP: Class #4; Class #13

2. What is the main purpose of ADA?

Why is it needed?

PP: Class #4; Class #13

3. List the five titles of ADA. What is one of the miscellaneous provisions of Title V?

PP: Class #4; Class #13

4. What is the definition of disability under ADA?

PP: Class #4; Class #13

Special Education

1. Be able to identify “descriptors” or important components of Special Education.

PP: Class #9;

2. Correctly choose the legislation that governs Special Education.

PP: Class #9;

3. Identify the words for the acronyms IDEA, LRE, and IEP.

PP: Class #9;

4. Identify the least restrictive environment (LRE) for students with disabilities.

PP: Class #9;

5. How many total disability categories under IDEA? Name two of the categories.

PP: Class #9; NICHCY Article found in Class Session #9

Learning Disabilities

1. Identify the range of intelligence quotient (IQ) for someone with a learning disability.

PP: Class #9;

2. Correctly identify a visual and auditory processing disorder (what it is, what it is not)

PP: Class #9;

3. Did you know? You can be gifted and have a specific learning disability!

PP: Class #9

Attention Deficit Disorder

1. Correctly choose the characteristics of ADD/ADHD.

PP: Class #9;

2. What is the most commonly used medication for ADHD and how does it work?

PP: Class #9;

Developmental Delays/Intellectual Disabilities

1. Know the definition of developmental delay.

PP: Class #8

2. List two adaptive skill deficits when considering eligibility for intellectual disabilities.

PP: Class #8

3. Know that intellectual disability is one of the categories of disabilities under IDEA.

NICHCY handout in Class Session #8

4. What is the new and preferred term for “mental retardation” adopted by the American Association on Intellectual and Cognitive Disabilities? (hint, hint)

PP: Class #8

5. Review “Myths and Facts” about people with intellectual disabilities

Class Session #8 Articles

6. Know the following terms: Autism, Epilepsy, Down Syndrome

PP: Class #8

Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

1. List two types of behavior disorders and give specific behavior examples for each.

PP: Class #10

2. Know that conduct disorder (social maladjustment) is not a “disabling” condition and is not a reason for special education services. Again: Deviant behavior does not constitute a disability.

PP: Class #10

3. Know the definitions of the following terms: autism, Tourette’s Syndrome, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia

PP: Class #10

4. Read over “myths and facts about Mental Health.” Be able to identify an example of a myth and counter with a “fact” about that myth.

PP: Class #10: Article Information Class Session 10

5. What is the eligibility criteria for receiving Special Education services for emotional disturbance? (multiple choice question)

PP: Class #10