Embracing Diversity and Abilities
Disabilities do not define individuals; they are part of human diversity. It is essential to adopt People-First Language and uphold respect for students with disabilities. Explore new name ideas for programs supporting students with disabilities to promote inclusivity and dignity. Let's create a society where everyone belongs and thrives!
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Disabilities do not discriminate! Everyone is confronted with stigma, stereotypes, labels People with disabilities are not excluded WE ALL HAVE STRENGTHS WE ALL HAVE WEAKNESSES WE ALL HAVE BLIND SPOTS
Disabilities are another aspect of human diversity. .. but does NOT DEFINE WHO YOU ARE! Understanding Understanding Care Care Compassion Compassion Self Self- -Advocacy Advocacy Inclusion Inclusion Awareness Awareness Recognize your disabilities. Recognize your abilities. Celebrate your accomplishments!
Words Matter Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 60 [ Filed with Secretary of State July 21, 2015. ]ACR 60, Santiago. Education: students with disabilities. This measure would recognize the necessity of a more respectful and humanistic view of students with disabilities, and would affirm that state policies and procedures should use People First Language to the greatest extent possible. Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) (Education Code, Section 84850 and Title 5, California Code of Regulations (5 CCR) Sections 56000-56076) were enacted in 1976 through the passage of Assembly Bill 77 (Lanterman), which funds support services and instructional programs for students with disabilities in the California Community Colleges. Should Disability or Disabled be considered bad words ? If so, then what?
New Name Ideas??? Given the Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 60 (2015) (People First Language i.e. Students With Disabilities ) And Understanding the law as written in 1976 Disabled Student Programs and Services -DSPS
Open For Suggestions! Disabled Student Programs and Services -DSPS e.g. PSSSWD(pronounced password ) Programs and Services to Support Students With Disabilities e.g. Ohlone SAS (Student Accessibility Services) Chabot ACE (Accessibility Center for Education)
LPC Where everyone who comes here, belongs here!! We The People! Be the change that you want to see in the world..
