Written for educators in 2021, this document explores disability in relation to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), presents two models of disability, and discusses support needs, accommodations, and modifications for youth. It emphasizes the importance of considering intersectionality, historical oppression, and the need for tailored accommodations. Various examples of accommodations for different disabilities are also provided.
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What is Autism? – 2017 Resource
(Edited September 20, 2024) In October 2017 I visited a Difficult Conversations class taught by Dr. Erin Watley at McDaniel College. I put together this resource for the students to learn what autism was, because I had asked them and they didn’t seem to know. Then, when we had our conversation, I discovered that thisContinue reading “What is Autism? – 2017 Resource”
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