Assignment task: As it relates to Disability Studies, answer the following question:
Q1. What is disability studies?
Q2. ???Why is the study of the history of disability important?
Q3. ???How will you change your language to affirm disabled people and meet minimal expectations of the National Center on Disability and Journalism?
Q4. ???How do IEPs (Individualized Education Plan) reflect a medical model of disability?
Q5. How will a Disability Studies lens impact your practice as a teacher and advocate for students who have IEPs (Individualized Education Plan) that is, what three action steps will you take to actively challenge "normalcy" and "promote inclusive beliefs and practices"?
Q6. What are the six principles of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and how is each reflected within the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process?