CONCLUSIONS AND TAKE-AWAYS

You have learned a lot of new things about stereotypes, people with disabilities and communicating and interacting with people with disabilities. You now know that:

  1. Stereotypes and perceptions do not tell us much about the individual characteristics and strengths of an individual.
  2. Perceptions of disability can limit how we think about individuals. Changing how we think about people by focusing on their abilities rather than limitations improves opportunities and inclusive environments to benefit everyone.
  3. We must be careful to choose respectful terms and respectful actions when referring to and interacting with people with disabilities.
  4. When we think of disability we tend to think about it as being something in the person. The person "is blind," for example. But if the environment is designed to accommodate the user, the impact of the impairment is minimized.

Watch the following video to hear some closing remarks from Travis.

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You have completed this module! CONGRATULATIONS! You are almost done. Follow the directions below to recieve your Certificate of Completion:

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Additional Resources And Learning Opportunities:

When you are finished, click here to return to the homepage and move on to Module Two: "The Americans with Disabilities Act and Reasonable Accommodations". From this page you will also be able to access additional resources that relate to disability awareness and diversity.

End Notes:

Baum, P.; Buchanan, L.; Cuozzo, L.; Deschamps, A.; Diaz, J.;  Farrington, S.;  Hathaway, S.; Horton, N.; Leedy, M.; Luecking, R.; Margolis, R.; Porter, K.; Tilson, G.; Vessels, M.; (2004).  Workforce Discovery: Diversity and Disability in the Workplace. Rockville, MD. TransCen, Inc.

Purdon, S; Noble, J.; (2004). Opening the Door to Employment for People with Disabilities: A Skill Development Program for Employment Professionals. Melbourne, AU. Diversity@work.

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