#students with disabilities

[we-dare-to-know]

2/? Days of Productivity

12/10/2023

Slow day, I was very tired and low on spoons. The weather was grey and miserable with puddles that were a centimetre or two deep by the evening, and that definitely didn't help my mood.

More work on my English but not much unfortunately.

A tiny bit of Maths.

Edited some more of my WIP

Went of a walk when the weather was looking actually vaguely okay, and came back in the pouring rain.

#studyblr #chaotic academia #student #study #100 days of productivity #students with disabilities #disabled academia

[an-undercover-bi]

Being disabled in academia is awful.

#do not recommend :( #I hate it here #I just want to learn why are there so many barriers in place #and when you try to fix them they just. deny everything while being investigated and go back to doing exactly what they were already doing #nothing matters and everything is pointless wahoo! #delete later #vent post #spoonie #chronically ill #not feeling optimistic rn fellas #the wrath will pass and I’ll be more pragmatic then #but! until then I’m gonna quietly have my temper tantrum #disabled #students with disabilities #disabled academia #I’m fine btw I just took a survey for the honors program I’m in and it reminded me of my rage

[indizombie]

Readers may have heard of the medical and social models of disability. These take contrasting positions on the root causes and implications of disability. In simple terms, the medical perspective — or what is often referred to as the traditional, deficit or tragedy model — starts from the premise that a person is prevented from full participation because of the category of impairment or condition they have, which itself cannot be therapeutically fixed. An example of medical-model thinking in schooling might be where a student with a processing disorder, which affects their capacity to keep up with their peers, is prevented from learning in the classroom because their teacher is constantly in a rush to deliver a very busy curriculum. In contrast, the social model — which is favoured by advocates, peak bodies and some governments — starts from the idea that what disables people are the socially created barriers that hinder full participation, rather than the conditions they live with. As above, the same student could be included in learning if their teacher acknowledged inclusion in schooling does not mean everyone learning at the same pace.

Dr Ben Whitburn, ‘It’s the socially created barriers that disable students, not the conditions they live with’, ABC

#ABC #Ben Whitburn #models of disability #medical model #social model #students with disabilities #socially created barriers #inclusion in schooling

[psychologeek]

it wasn’t my best work, but i did it.

i sent the filled paper to my TA-

the tabs 

on my browser

are closed

it isn’t over yet -

there is more work to do

i’ve got

this assignment, due in a week

13 articles, for my llit review

i haven’t started the

this research, due in a month

and i have a test [in october] 

and the grade is IMPORTANT

to get to the MA

[it is quiet, and i cry

all alone]

i take a day for myself

an hour

i am important

i matter

[breathe]

#poetry #student #students with disabilities #study #psychology student #self care

[ssoto523-blog]

More than 7.5 million American students have disabilities that qualify them for individual education plans. But teachers trained in this critical area are in short supply. Special education teachers and administrators share how the shortage is affecting them, and John Yang speaks with Kimber Wilkerson, professor of special education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, to learn more.

#schools #special education #students with disabilities #teacher shortage #teachers

[cannabiscomrade]

I wasn't going to derail the disability pride month post for people with peanut allergies but in relation to that topic

I have never seen another allergy that has been so viscerally hated and mocked by people working in education like nut allergies. I've seen fellow teachers cringe that their classroom was the "nut free" classroom that year. Support staff that are trained and willfully don't follow cross contamination protocol in the lunchroom because it's too "tedious" or "time-consuming". Full preschools + childcare centers that refuse to accommodate nut allergies. Schools where the only free lunch is a PB&J. Before/after school programs and summer programs whose food curriculum has nuts and doesn't provide an alternative activity.

Allergy discrimination is so so insidious and prevalent. It's happening behind their back and it is everything from the exposure joke to possibly causing someone to go into anaphylaxis from willful ignorance.

Also other parents in the classroom are guilty too. The "not my child not my problem" brain rot means that those lunchboxes are like bombs for airborne exposure allergies

#disability tag #for clarity i don't have a nut allergy but i've had many students that do #teaching tag

[sambhav-foundation]

Breaking Barriers: Inclusive Education for Students with Disabilities, Focusing on Autism in India

In the pursuit of creating an inclusive and accessible education system, Sambhav Foundation is at the forefront, championing the cause for students with disabilities, with a particular focus on autism. In our latest blog post, we delve into the challenges, triumphs, and the ongoing journey towards fostering inclusive education in India.

Key Points:

Understanding the Landscape:

Gain insights into the current educational landscape for students with disabilities, with a specific focus on autism.

Explore the challenges faced by these students and their families.

Sambhav Foundation's Initiatives:

Discover the impactful initiatives undertaken by Sambhav Foundation to promote inclusive education.

Learn about our collaborative efforts with educational institutions, government bodies, and community stakeholders.

Success Stories:

Read inspiring success stories of students with autism who have benefited from inclusive education programs supported by Sambhav Foundation.

Understand the positive impact of inclusive education on individual growth and community integration.

Empowering Educators:

Explore resources and strategies provided by Sambhav Foundation to empower educators in creating inclusive learning environments.

Learn about training programs aimed at enhancing teaching methodologies for diverse student needs.

Advocacy for Policy Change:

Gain insights into Sambhav Foundation's advocacy efforts for policy changes in the education sector to ensure inclusivity for students with disabilities.

Stay informed about the latest developments in inclusive education policies in India.

Community Engagement:

Discover how Sambhav Foundation actively engages with communities to raise awareness about the importance of inclusive education.

Learn about events, workshops, and outreach programs aimed at fostering a supportive and understanding community.

Conclusion:

Our blog post on inclusive education for students with disabilities, focusing on autism, reflects Sambhav Foundation's commitment to breaking barriers and creating a more inclusive society. Visit https://sambhavfoundation.org/blog/inclusive-education-for-students-with-disabilities-autism-in-india/ to join us on this transformative journey towards a brighter, more inclusive future.

#inclusive education for students with disabilities #concept of special education #students with disabilities #education for disabled students #special education in india #disability education #differently abled students

[evergreen-pumpkin]

A snapshot of one morning, on a relaxed day with mild weather. Now imagine this when it's crowded or when it's raining or snowing.

Video description: POV from the lap of a wheelchair user. Very shaky. OP is going downhill on a fall day. Lots of trees and fallen leaves around. There are construction trucks to the left in the very beginning. Every now and then, you can see a German Shepherd on the left. Second obstacle shows a food robot crossing the sidewalk to drive in front of OP, but it stops suddenly and OP crashes into it. OP continues down the hill until she reaches another food robot, which is obstacle 3. This robot sits in the middle of the sidewalk while OP navigates around it. Then OP comes to a concrete ramp with iron railings, which is obstacle 3.5. It is very steep. After the ramp, OP goes to cross the street, where a black SUV blows through the crosswalk. Obstacle 4 is a ramp with red brick. OP struggles to move up and pauses at one point before continuing again to obstacle 5, where there is a big concrete building and manual doors. The German Shepherd service dog goes up to push the accessibility button multiple times to no avail. A student comes and opens the door, OP enters through two sets of doors into a hallway. Clip change to obstacle 6, OP is wheeling down a hallway and approaches a white elevator with out of order signs.

End of description.

#actually disabled #disabled #ambulatory wheelchair user #service dog #college #wheelchair #manual wheelchair #disability #inaccessibility #wheelie #city bus #college campus #campus bus #student #stem #women in stem #disabled scientist #disabled people in stem #service dog in training #dogs #german shepherd #assistance dog #shaky camera #flashing

[midnightsgetawaycar]

I hate that it's shocking when academic staff are super nice when you have a disability or face other health issues and you need an extension at the end of the semester. It's absolutely wild. I mean I've had a professor deny an accommodation that I had approved through the university because my epilepsy was too unpredictable so I shouldn't have an extension :| Like, my bad?

#university #students with disabilities #normally people always question the validity of it #epilepsy #epileptic student #also people get really weird and invalidating when it comes to epilepsy stuff

[goodmudkip]

Need advice for helping neurodivergent college student with work.

So lately, I've been volunteering to help one of my classmates in college with their writing assignments, and they have low functioning autism. They have difficulty spelling and understanding complex terms such as implicit bias and in-group preferance, difficulty communicating, and have trouble understanding how to quote, paraphrase, and cite sources.

From what I understand, they've had trouble with this class in the past, and is currently retaking it after failing it previously for plagiarism. Given their tendency to copy definitions and sentences word for word without quotes or citations, I can see why.

I want to help them succeed, but I have zero experience with or knowledge of how to work with students with low functioning autism, and I'm worried about talking down to them or making them feel nervous or upset about their work. At the same time I feel like I'm not giving them adequate enough help to improve their writing, and am hardly showing them exactly what they're doing wrong.

What can I do to work with them better? How can I help them understand complex phrases better, and deliver evidence in a clear way without plagarism?

#autism #neurodiversity #autism spectrum disorder #students with disabilities #autistic spectrum #being autistic

[we-dare-to-know]

1/? Days of Productivity

11/10/2023

Today was surprisingly productive given how tired I was recovering from a flare.

Did some more work on my English assignments, hoping to get them finished tomorrow.

Finally figured out how to do Skill 4 of Circular Functions for Maths.

Edited some more of my current WIP

Did some French on Duolingo.

Walked the 7km to the library and back to get The Sun and The Star.

Read the first 200 pages of that.

#studyblr #chaotic academia #studyspo #study #100 days of productivity #productive #academia #students with disabilities #disabled academia

[lamajaoscura]

Feds Probe Arrests of Disabled Students at IL School — ProPublica

#students with disabilities #students rights

[classicslesbianopinions]

the other thing about being disabled in academia is everyone is like "yeah we can't do much about the buildings they're old :/" as if "old" being a synonym for "inaccessible" isn't just a constant reminder that the people who built the school did not imagine that someday someone like me might study there

#mod felix #obviously there's some stuff that's way more accessible with like. electricity. like. i can get to the second floor. for example #but like. it's still possible to have. for example. ramps. if you as a culture value disabled people and their work #i miss when i was at a school where 'these are old buildings' meant 'these buildings were built for cows instead of people' #rather than 'these buildings were built for students just not students like you' #and of course this is another one that applies to many marginalized groups and like. many groups more than disabled people #in the sense that like. my school was also built to explicitly exclude people of color. for example #but i speak from my own experience and my own experience is characterized by ableism more than anything else #but like . again if you read this and you're like 'this feels like it applies to me in ways unrelated to disability' #well it probably does.

[psychologeek]

What I'm supposed to do?

Finish a 4-pages paper I only started TODAY. (AKA: in less than 2 hours)

What I ACTUALLY do:

Colour-code the song "Achilles come down" to get a better perspective about parallel+match with my Batman fanfic (Achilles calm down) that'll probably change name once I get some edit, caffeine, spare time, or all the above.

#batman fanfiction #current wip #female dick grayson #this is a cry for help #I hate university #yes i know #starting last year #hopefully #students with disabilities #student #study #studies #communication

[indizombie]

A 2022 study from the national organisation Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) revealed that more than one in ten students with disabilities are refused enrolment. And of those who do attend mainstream schools, more than 40 per cent are excluded from participating in school events and day-to-day activities. The issue report that was handed down in November 2021 by the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability also references widespread barriers to inclusive schooling, including inadequate resourcing, negative views among educators, insufficient training and disproportionate suspensions given to students with disabilities.

Dr Ben Whitburn, ‘It’s the socially created barriers that disable students, not the conditions they live with’, ABC

#ABC #Ben Whitburn #Children and Young People with Disability Australia #CYDA #school enrolment #mainstream schools #ableism #Royal Commission into Violence Abuse Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability #barriers to inclusive schooling #students with disabilities

[sambhav-foundation]

Simran's Story: Empowering Young Adults and Children with Intellectual Disabilities

Simran's inspiring story of how she has helped young adults and children with intellectual disabilities in India gain access to vocational training and education. Simran has been with us for over 4 years, and has seen these children grow just like her own. As a vocational trainer, Simran is helping to empower these students become self-sustainable, providing them with the skills they need to succeed in life. In this video, Simran shares her experience of working with them and how it has changed her life. Join us to see how vocational training can transform lives and build a more inclusive future for all.

Donate to Saadhya: https://give.do/fundraisers/project-sadhya-a-step-towards-an-inclusive-and-accepting-future-for-intellectually-challenged

#inclusive education for students with disabilities #students with disabilities #concept of special education