Module:

What Do You See? Perceptions of Disability

Assessment

In this module, you have had the opportunity to examine your attitudes and perceptions about people with disabilities. As you watch the following movie, notice the reactions you have to these students with disabilities, and then answer the questions below.

(Time : 1:20)

• Some of these children have disabilities. Do you think people's perceptions of others play a role in the success of children with disabilities? Why or why not?
• Based on your own perceptions, how would you feel about having these children in your classroom?
• If you were put in charge of a movie production about a person with blindness, what type of perceptions would you want to make sure are portrayed in your movie? What myths could you debunk? What stereotypes would you want to make sure to avoid?