DISABILITY UNIT DISCUSSION PAGE

       DISCUSSION PAGE 

STATE YOUR VIEWS ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS. YOU MUST ALSO RESPOND TO AT LEAST 2 POSTS MADE BY YOUR CLASSMATES.  

    STATE YOUR NAME FOR EACH POST THAT YOU MAKE. 

    Please indicate which topic you are responding to. 

4pm-5pm/ 1 hour

TOPIC 1: Creating positive images of persons with disabilities.

     Persons with disability can lead normal lives and should be allowed to work and function as we do everyday. 

5pm-6pm/ 1 hour

TOPIC 2: Reasonable arrangements in schools

     "Regular" schools should not be tasked with proving ramps, rails and other adjustments to accommodate children with special needs. Children with disabilties should be enrolled in segregated commutites that are built to accommodate them and can better cater to their needs. 

                                                   

6PM-7PM/ 1 hour

TOPIC 3:   Implications for teaching children WDs without proper training

      Mrs. James is not has a level 2 training in customer service but was  given a job at a basic school because the operator is her relative. Mrs. James has two children with autism in her care and often slaps them for not paying attention to her. She calls them names and argues with the parent that the children are stupid and need Jesus

  . You are a concerned co-worker. Outline a converstion that you will have with Mrs. James.

              7pm-8pm/ 1 hour

  Submit a summary containing no less than 7 sentences outlining what you have learnt from this class session. summary must be submitted as an attachment in your google classroom or emailed to your instructor.