Language and Disability

_________ is a condition of the body or mind (impairment) that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities

___________ is a way to convey meaning, such as through speaking, writing, or signing

______ is teaching of English to speakers of other languages

____________________ is the idea that English is the "correct language"

what is a physical disability?

• limitation on a person's physical functioning

• limitation on a person's mental functioning

• learning disabilities or mental health issues

• the ability to function normally in their standard setting

what is a mental disability?

• limitations on a person's physical functioning

• limitations on a person's mental functioning

• learning disabilities or mental health issues

• the ability to function normally in one's standard setting

a physical disability can be "seen"

• true

• false

a mental disability can be "seen"

• true

• false

many students with physical disabilities are seen as "less than" a normally functioning person and can be put in special education programs because of this

• true

• false

ESL is seen as a disability in some people's eyes

• true

• false