I am petitioning Miami University Oxford, Middletown & Hamilton to integrate DST 272, Introduction to Disability Studies, into the curriculum for the listed majors above. Those with disabilities, mild to severe, have gone unheard for too long. It's a scary world and having people who don't understand what they are going through can be tough. According to the Center for Disease Control, "the weighted population of individuals from ages 18-44 years that have a disability currently stands at 14,251,529 individuals. That comes out to be 12.7% of the United States population."
Teachers who are in their lives everyday should have a basic understanding of how to help them with their educational studies as well as their personal growth. Health care majors and family studies majors should be well equipped to handle cases when they are represented with such cases.
If you agree, please help me and sign my petition. If you would like more information about this petition feel free to e-mail me at [email protected]
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April 11, 2013
I have spent this week meeting with department heads to discuss how these curriculum changes would actually look in practice. Hearing from so many of you who have experienced these gaps firsthand confirms that we cannot wait any longer to prioritize this training.
April 11, 2013
Watching this movement grow reminds me of why I started this work for my family and friends who navigate these barriers every day. The momentum behind this push proves that our university is ready to finally prioritize empathy and real understanding in our classrooms.
Reached 100 supporters
April 11, 2013
6 Comments
Yes!! I wish I had a class like this when I was in school.
Honestly it shouldn't even be optional. Too many people walk around totally ignorant to the challenges others face every single day. Do it Miami!
This is so needed. My brother has a disability and people are always so clueless when they interact with him. Its time schools actually teach about this.
100% agree. Healthcare workers especially should have to take this. Being book smart isnt enough if you cant treat people with basic respect.
Great idea. Disability studies will make them way better teachers in the long run.
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I am petitioning Miami University Oxford, Middletown & Hamilton to integrate DST 272, Introduction to Disability Studies, into the curriculum for the listed majors above. Those with disabilities, mild to severe, have gone unheard for too long. It's a scary world and having people who don't understand what they are going through can be tough. According to the Center for Disease Control, "the weighted population of individuals from ages 18-44 years that have a disability currently stands at 14,251,529 individuals. That comes out to be 12.7% of the United States population."
Teachers who are in their lives everyday should have a basic understanding of how to help them with their educational studies as well as their personal growth. Health care majors and family studies majors should be well equipped to handle cases when they are represented with such cases.
If you agree, please help me and sign my petition. If you would like more information about this petition feel free to e-mail me at [email protected]
Updates
April 11, 2013
I have spent this week meeting with department heads to discuss how these curriculum changes would actually look in practice. Hearing from so many of you who have experienced these gaps firsthand confirms that we cannot wait any longer to prioritize this training.
April 11, 2013
Watching this movement grow reminds me of why I started this work for my family and friends who navigate these barriers every day. The momentum behind this push proves that our university is ready to finally prioritize empathy and real understanding in our classrooms.
Reached 100 supporters
April 11, 2013
6 Comments
LONG OVERDUE. Quit ignoring these students and make the change already.
Yes!! I wish I had a class like this when I was in school.
Honestly it shouldn't even be optional. Too many people walk around totally ignorant to the challenges others face every single day. Do it Miami!
This is so needed. My brother has a disability and people are always so clueless when they interact with him. Its time schools actually teach about this.
100% agree. Healthcare workers especially should have to take this. Being book smart isnt enough if you cant treat people with basic respect.
Great idea. Disability studies will make them way better teachers in the long run.
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LONG OVERDUE. Quit ignoring these students and make the change already.