Avoiding Stereotypes
" As an Admissions representative, make sure your advice to students with disabilities is based on the evidence before you rather than your assumptions about the student" It is best to not assume, or put limitations, on any students. These limitations and stereotypes are more difficult to overcome than issues their disability poses for them.
Being respectful and not making assumptions about a person with a disability is very important. Even in our care or concern, we can seem insensitive. We should assume that a person with a disability can take care of themselves and wait for them to ask us for help before offering it.
When dealing with a person who has a disability be positive. You should be helpful with them making a decision and most of all be honest.They are people too, so let them know that. Person first!
Mathew,
Well put. I couldn't agree more.
Sarah Smoger
Absolutely! You cannot assume anything. People are amazing with what they can accomplish. Sometimes much more than they could even imagine!
