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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Body Talks
Disclaimer: The topic I am writing on is one I am still learning. I am sharing my journey as I walk it. I sincerely hope that you find some value in this. As I grew up, I learned that there were things outside of my control, and that how I felt was one of them.Continue reading “Body Talks”
The Pain I don’t Hear
The doctors trips began early. “Where does it hurt and how?” “Here, here, and here,” I would say. I got sick regularly and often. I knew what a fever felt like, and I remember going multiple times a school day to the nurses office. The aches and pains and chills in my bones were always.Continue reading “The Pain I don’t Hear”
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