Disabilities Awareness MB Homework

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Mike Bielkiewicz

Requirement #2

Visit an agency that works with people with physical, mental, emotional, or educational disabilities. Collect and read information about the agency’s activities. Learn about opportunities its members have for training, employment, and education.

This requirement can be done online!

Find an organization or agency that online to answer the questions.

Examples of agencies?

Special Olympics, National MS Society, Physical therapists, occupational therapists

Requirement #5c

Using resources such as disability advocacy agencies, government agencies, the Internet (with your parent’s permission), and news magazines, learn about myths and misconceptions that influence the general public’s understanding of people with disabilities. List 10 myths and misconceptions about people with disabilities and learn the facts about each myth. Share your list with your counselor

Requirement #7

Name five professions that provide services to people with disabilities. Pick one that interests you and find out the education, training, and experience required for this profession. Discuss what you learn with your counselor, and tell why this profession interests you.