Essays on Disability

Intellectual disability is still a foreign term to most people today, especially those who do not work in an educational setting or have a non-typically developing child. Terms such as autism, down syndrome or even ADHD do not raise eyebrows or invite questions as stating a child had an intellectual disability would. That is because,…

Lisa Egan argues that there are two different theories of looking at the word disability. The social model and the medical model, the social model is how society places barrier in the way of an impaired person. The medical model is when someone can’t function because there is something wrong with their bodies or brain….

Positive attitudes to disability and specific requirements are important learning new skills to be able to help them can help them to better their development where as if you have low expectations of a child with a disability or specific needs this can have an impact on what the child achieves in life. 1)‘If he’s…

De’ja McGee is a sixth grade student with a specific learning disability classification. De’ja receives services for both reading and mathematics, has support in the general classroom, and receives after school tutoring. She participates in general education classes in reading, writing, science, mathematics, and social studies, with support in reading, mathematics, and study hall. De’ja…

I chose the movie I am Sam to challenge my own opinion on how people with disabilities should be treated under certain circumstances. I am Sam is a movie about a mentally challenged man, named Sam, striving to raise his daughter, Lucy, alone. Diagnosed with Autism, Sam’s intellectual capacity cannot exceed the age of 7….

Defining Disability and Societies Stereotypes Society is always searching for a way to define or generalize what constitutes being disabled. Some would say disability is nothing out of the normal and that one’s who are disabled are still on a level playing field with abled persons. In contrast though, some argue that being disabled is…

The disability simulation that I choose to do was to rent a wheelchair from the mall and spend an hour navigating around the mall in the wheelchair. The reason that I choose this simulation is because I thought it would be a great idea for me to experience what obstacles the people who are in…

In 2006, The United National Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was enacted, however, not all accessibility needs are currently being met. Many barriers still exist including barriers to shopping, attending school/work, or recreational activities (Jackson 2018). People with disabilities are categorized by their primary disability (e.g., intellectual, autism, hearing impaired, wheel chair…

The movie “A beautiful Mind’ starring the actor Russell Crower and directed by Ron Howard, is a film that portrays the life of the mathematician Josh Nash. It spans a significant portion of his life. Our first encounter with Nash is as Doctorate student at Princeton University in 1947. He presents as an unusual young…

Accommodating a Disability: Adults with Learning Disabilities Whether we graduate from highschool or college we all hope to find a challenging career that will propel us forward in today’s society. For those suffering from dyslexia this only adds to the frustration and fears associated with seeking employment. Many adults with dyslexia or other forms of…