https://padlet.com/elizabethmarie959/ltxzpp5i2ji1 Families have undergone a negative perspective throughout history when it comes to the care and understanding of their children with disabilities. Change in perspective needs to be made and resources need to be given in removing historical inequities. en-us 2018-12-05 23:19:48 UTC 2018-12-17 21:58:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png elizabethmarie959 https://padlet.com/elizabethmarie959/ltxzpp5i2ji1/wish/311640939 Eugenics was the beginning of studying and defining disability. Scientists claimed to have made discoveries of 'curing' or 'ending' people with disabilities, and laws were formed around these incorrect interpretations of disability. This site provides historical information on Eugenics.]]> 2018-12-06 00:31:02 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethmarie959/ltxzpp5i2ji1/wish/311640939 elizabethmarie959 https://padlet.com/elizabethmarie959/ltxzpp5i2ji1/wish/311641823 The Medical Model is used within schools and around most parts of society in a way to 'treat' a disability. Because of this model, disability is seen as a problem that needs to be fixed. It is trying to help someone be as 'normal' as possible. ]]> 2018-12-06 00:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethmarie959/ltxzpp5i2ji1/wish/311641823 elizabethmarie959 https://padlet.com/elizabethmarie959/ltxzpp5i2ji1/wish/311641931 Societal perspectives of disability are created due to the historical foundations. People with disabilities are often first seen as sick and need to be fixed. Families grieve when having a child with a disability. The lack of resources provided for families continues the feeling of grief and suffering]]> 2018-12-06 00:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethmarie959/ltxzpp5i2ji1/wish/311641931 elizabethmarie959 https://padlet.com/elizabethmarie959/ltxzpp5i2ji1/wish/311644828 There is a problem with working to have children meet a norm. This article paints this picture in several different ways.  Normal is relative. The Medical Model encourages schools and society to meet the norm. "There is a danger in allowing consensus to define us."]]> 2018-12-06 00:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethmarie959/ltxzpp5i2ji1/wish/311644828 elizabethmarie959 https://padlet.com/elizabethmarie959/ltxzpp5i2ji1/wish/312075693 Everyone has been given legal rights as a citizen. People with disabilities have not been given appropriate rights. It is our job as a society to meet the needs of a person with a disability so that they can have equal opportunities in all things.]]> 2018-12-06 23:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethmarie959/ltxzpp5i2ji1/wish/312075693 elizabethmarie959 https://padlet.com/elizabethmarie959/ltxzpp5i2ji1/wish/312445310 Early intervention for an infant provides positive development for a child.  Instead of a parent feeling sad and alone, plans should be put into place immediately to provide resources so that the baby has continued positive development.]]> 2018-12-07 23:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethmarie959/ltxzpp5i2ji1/wish/312445310 elizabethmarie959 https://padlet.com/elizabethmarie959/ltxzpp5i2ji1/wish/312445558 Instead of using the idea of curing someone with a disability, similar to Eugenics, we should accept all people and offer everyone rights at each individual's need. This article provides basic options where we can make change in providing the needed rights to people with disabilities in a way that is appropriate for them.]]> 2018-12-07 23:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethmarie959/ltxzpp5i2ji1/wish/312445558