The exercises in this module seemed to overlap with other modules, in that, many of these issues had been addressed through various investigations (e.g. reading articles from NFB, etc). In the quiz, my only wrong answer was the issue of offering my left hand to someone with prosthesis.
It was not possible to get an “official” person with disabilities to come speak at our school within the past week. However, our site has many students and staff who model courage and confidence with their specific disability. I believe their lives teach others not only sensitivity, but also to reinforce “ability”. One of my favorite classes that visit the library regularly is the MR (Mentally Retarded) Class. The students have varying disabilities (e.g. some in wheelchairs with minimal mental impairments) and are able to perform a wide range of functions. Their love for learning is something all students need (and perhaps should see more of)!
Over the past several weeks, I have spent hours researching Assistive Technology, mostly for ELIB assignments. This process has become my education of Universal Design and has enlightened me to what resources can impact the teaching and learning conditions for the entire school community.
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