Week One

Question 1

What is diversity

Answer 1

All ways in which people differ

Question 2

What is equity

Answer 2

Fair treatment, access, opportunity and advancement for all people

• So one’s identity can not predict the outcome
• Fair access, not fair support

Question 3

What is inclusion

Answer 3

A variety of people have power, a voice and decision-making authority

• Not just being present but being able to contribute (meaningful participation)

Question 4

Explain person first vs identify first language (definition and use)

Answer 4

Person first: Child with autism
- Typically preferred, avoids medical labelling and aspects of the child being ignored

Identity first: Autistic child
- Preferred by some members of the community

Question 5

What is ableism

Answer 5

A pervasive system of discrimination and exclusion that oppresses people who have mental, emotional or physical disabilities

• Sees disability as a problem instead of part of human diversity and experience

Question 6

What are the 3 ways ableism can present itself

Answer 6

Ableism can present itself institutionally, culturally and individually

Question 7

Give an example of how ableism can be institutional

Answer 7

Institutional level: designs in society such as stairs vs ramps

Question 8

Give an example of how ableism can be cultural

Answer 8

Cultural level: beauty standards

Question 9

Give an example of how ableism can be individual

Answer 9

Individual level: seeing disability as something tragic or a disabled person as a superhero

Question 10

Define disability

Answer 10

Disability: interaction between features of a person’s body and mind and features of society they live in

• Permanent, temporary or episodic

Question 11

Define disability studies

Answer 11

Disability studies: interdisciplinary field of inquiry that frames the experience of disability as a sociopolitical construct shaped by culture

• Concern with development and maintenance of inclusive social world
• Must include the voices of those with disabilities

Question 12

What are the 4 models of disability

Answer 12

Medical, social, moral, cultural

Question 12

Explain the medical model of disability

Answer 12

Sees disability as an individual problem

Resources targeted at individual to ‘fix them’

Question 13

Explain the social model of disability

Answer 13

Sees disability as how society responds or fails to respond to diversity

Sees disability as different from impairment, resulting when a person with an impairment is not able to engage in everyday activities due to environmental or social barriers

Question 14

Explain the moral model of disability

Answer 14

Disability is seen as having meaning for a person’s character, thoughts and karma

Question 15

Explain the cultural model of disability

Answer 15

Disability is valued as part of human diversity, is a space of pride and belonging

Moves beyond social model, valuing disability

Question 16

What is disability justice

Answer 16

An underground movement towards a society where everybody and mind is beautiful

Question 17

Explain the 4 key principles of disability justice

Answer 17

Intersectionality: understanding how other systems impact disability

Leadership of those most impacted: notice who is front and centre in the movement, make sure disabled
people’s perspectives and power are respected

Recognizing wholeness: seeing people with disabilities as who they are as a person not just what they do for society

Interdependence: mutual support as everyone is helping each other and working together

Question 18

Define colonialism

Answer 18

Colonialism: control by one person or power over other people or areas

Question 19

Define settler colonialism

Answer 19

Settler colonialism: colonialism where foreign populations immigrate for the purpose of forming permanent settlements and societies through displacement of indigenous people

Question 20

What are the 3 ways colonialism impacts inclusive education

Answer 20

1. Cultural divide
2. Infrastructure Issues
3. High rates of disability

Question 21

Explain how colonialism has caused cultural divide and its impact on inclusive education

Answer 21

Understanding and care for disabilities is based on Eurocentric ideas

Harmful as different societies learn differently

Question 22

Explain how colonialism has caused infrastructure issues and its impact on inclusive education

Answer 22

Unequal distribution of funding and support

Education and healthcare are provincially funded, where Indigenous reserves are federally funded, often leaving Indigenous people out of funding decisions

Question 23

Explain how colonialism has caused high rates of disability and its impact on inclusive education

Answer 23

There is a disproportionate representation of disability in Indigenous communities

Disability is sometimes being diagnosed based on cultural norms

Question 24

What are 5 ways to decolonize inclusion

Answer 24

Fostering an environment of mutuality Honouring a child's spirit Cultural safety Family and community-centred approaches Transdisciplinary support

Question 25

What are 4 ways to effectively teach Indigenous students

Answer 25

Culturally responsive learning environment Culturally meaningful knowledge construction Culturally affirming interpersonal relationships Respectful social systems

Question 26

What are 3 strategies for Indigenous Education

Answer 26

Engage with Indigenous culture through art Help students understand Indigenous perspectives Use Indigenous communication and participation structures