Chapter1 Flashcards
Impairment
Loss or abnormality of a structure or function.
-Paralyzed from the waist down
Disability
Limitation that the individual faces due to the impairment
-Unable to walk
Handicap
What is caused when the individual encounters a situation based on external factors
-can’t get up the stairs
Universal Design
The development of environments that are accessible to everyone. Including buildings, curricula, materials, computer programs ect.
EVERYTHING IS MEANT FOR ALL
LANGUAGE SHOULD BE CLEAR AND DIRECT
PARC V. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
And
Mills v. board of Ed
Class action suite representing students with mental retardation
Broadened the right of free public education
No more isolation
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 education for All
Basis of 504 plan
Made everything accessible and brought about anti-discrimination legislation
Controversial Issues with IDEA
Discipline of students with disabilities Manifest determination (must determine if action was due to disability or not)
Over Represented Groups in Special Ed
Culturally diverse and Linguistically diverse students
Who are exceptional students ?
One whose needs are not being met by traditional educational programs , so a special education program is necessary
Definition of Special education
Instruction specifically designed to meet the needs of students with exceptionalities
4 components of special education
Instructional content
Instructional procedures
Instructional environments
Instructional technology