Awareness on Disabilities

What is the definition of disability?

• Disability is a choice made by individuals.

• Disability is a sign of weakness.

• Disability is a temporary inconvenience.

• Disability is a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.

Name one famous person with a disability.

• Stephen Hawking

• Isaac Newton

• Marie Curie

• Albert Einstein

What are some common misconceptions about disabilities?

• Thinking disabilities can be easily cured

• Assuming all disabilities are mental illnesses

• Believing disabilities are contagious

• Assuming all disabilities are visible, believing people with disabilities are less capable, and thinking disabilities are solely physical.

How can society be more inclusive towards people with disabilities?

• Discourage their involvement

• Limit their participation

• Promote accessibility, provide accommodations, raise awareness, involve individuals with disabilities.

• Ignore their needs

What is the importance of accessibility in public spaces?

• Accessibility in public spaces is not important and does not impact individuals

• Inclusivity is not necessary in public spaces

• Equal opportunities for all individuals are not a priority in public spaces

• Accessibility in public spaces is crucial for promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals.

What are some ways to support individuals with disabilities in the workplace?

• Limit their opportunities

• Discourage diversity

• Provide reasonable accommodations, promote inclusivity, offer flexibility, provide training, ensure accessibility

• Ignore their needs

What is the role of assistive technology in improving the lives of people with disabilities?

• Assistive technology improves the lives of people with disabilities by providing tools and devices that assist in various aspects of daily living.

• Assistive technology is only used by people without disabilities.

• Assistive technology worsens the lives of people with disabilities by providing unnecessary tools and devices.

• Assistive technology has no impact on the lives of people with disabilities.

How can language and communication be more inclusive for individuals with disabilities?

• Use complex language and jargon

• Provide only one format for communication

• Exclude individuals with disabilities from conversations

• Use plain language, provide alternative formats, offer assistive technologies, and ensure physical spaces are accessible.

What are some challenges faced by people with invisible disabilities?

• Lack of physical strength, financial burden, lack of motivation

• Lack of understanding, difficulty in receiving accommodations, feeling isolated, struggling with self-acceptance

How can schools promote a more inclusive environment for students with disabilities?

• By providing limited access to facilities for students with disabilities

• By ignoring the need for specialized support services for students with disabilities

• By implementing accessible facilities, providing assistive technologies, offering specialized support services, training staff on disability awareness, fostering a culture of acceptance and understanding, involving students with disabilities in decision-making processes, and promoting inclusive activities and events.

• By excluding students with disabilities from school activities