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People's assumptions

Can you remember a time when you felt you were treated in a particular way because, perhaps, of your appearance or regional accent? Can you remember how that felt?

Do you think you are aware of the common assumptions and treatment that disabled students encounter?

Areas to check

  • Understanding and awareness - Depictions of disability
  • Understanding and awareness - Communicating with disabled students

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  1. Using these resources
  2. Staff development
    1. People's assumptions
    2. Communicating effectively
    3. Use of language
    4. Providing individual support
    5. Accessible learning materials
    6. Encouraging self-esteem
    7. Barriers in an environment
    8. Group work
    9. Practical-based activities
    10. Assessment
    11. Alternative assessment
    12. Procedures for communicating with academic staff
    13. Facilitating disclosure
    14. Disability Discrimination Act: Your responsibilities
    15. Finding out about your institution
    16. Recording your personal development
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