Appropriate Etiquette for Learners With Disabilities
Creating and implementing an inclusive educational environment includes having children with disabilities in the general classroom. With that being said, it is important to know how to effectively and appropriately create this environment and how to interact with these children so that they feel safe and welcome.
Disability vs. Handicap
Disability: Inability to do something specific
Handicap: Disadvantage in certain situations
It is important not to create handicaps for people by the ways we react to their disabilities!
Handicap: Disadvantage in certain situations
It is important not to create handicaps for people by the ways we react to their disabilities!
Appropriate Communication and Language
One of the most important things to remember is to always put the person before their disability.
Here are links to more websites with information on how to appropriately communicate with learners with disabilities:
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