{"id":21025,"date":"2015-02-25t10:36:01","date_gmt":"2015-02-25t15:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.imrbdigital.com\/?page_id=21025"},"modified":"2018-06-20t13:30:07","modified_gmt":"2018-06-20t18:30:07","slug":"disabilities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"\/\/www.imrbdigital.com\/guides-sub-pages\/disabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"teaching students with disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"

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visit creating accessible learning environments
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by danielle picard<\/a>, graduate teaching fellow 2014-2015<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/td>\n
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students of all abilities and backgrounds want classrooms that are inclusive and convey respect. for those students with disabilities, the classroom setting may present certain challenges that need accommodation and consideration.<\/h3>\n

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terminology<\/a> | types of disabilities<\/a> | access to resources<\/a> | confidentiality and disclosure<\/a> | inclusive design<\/a> | learn more<\/a> | references<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>terminology<\/h2>\n

in order to create an inclusive classroom where all students are respected, it is important to use language that prioritizes the student over his or her disability. disability labels can be stigmatizing and perpetuate false stereotypes where students who are disabled are not as capable as their peers. \u00a0in general, it is appropriate to reference the disability only when it is pertinent to the situation. for instance, it is better to say \u201cthe student, who has a disability\u201d rather than \u201cthe disabled student\u201d because it places the importance on the student, rather than on the fact that the student has a disability.<\/p>\n

for more information on terminology, see the guide provided by the national center on disability and journalism: http:\/\/ncdj.org\/style-guide\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a>types of disabilities<\/h2>\n

disabilities can be temporary (such as a broken arm), relapsing and remitting, or long-term. types of disabilities may include:<\/p>\n