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What counts as a disability?
I have to write an esay about how we can use technology to make the campus more inclusive of those with disabilities.
But what counts as a disability? Obviously physical ones that you can see but what about mental health like autism, etc?
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The Disability Discrimination Act says that disable person has limited mental or physical abilities.Here are the disabilities that can be seen in the real-life situations:
problems with using the hands;
problems with physical co-ordination;
continence (being in full control of body functions, such as passing urine);
not being able to lift, carry or move everyday objects;
speech, hearing or eyesight;
problems with memory or ability to concentrate, learn or understand; and
problems with awareness of the risk of physical danger.
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I think what counts as a disability is a very broad question. SOme people consider blandness a disability but I know of a blind man who goes long-distance road-running, unaccompanied! Some people might say the greatest disability of all is a closed mind, unwilling or unable to accept anything that's different from what they consider the 'norm'. Disability is what you make it.
At the beginning of your essay, you should state what disabilities you are considering, physical, mental or a mixture of the two. This narrows a range a bit but at least there's plenty to write about!
Sorry I can't be of more help but I hope this goes some way towards it. Best wishes x.
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It all depends on what your campus defines as a disability.
I know that my school counts mental health issues as disabilities (if they're impacting your schoolwork) and makes allowances. I'm working on my anxiety, OCD and bipolar disorder all at once, and when I've been in school they've helped me out by doing things like extending deadlines or letting me write exams in different rooms with more time.
Thank you for remembering invisible disabilities! Just because you can't see them doesn't mean they don't impact peoples' lives every day.
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