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Diversity is important for others to understand and value the difference in others. Although not all people agree there is a need for diversity, I think it is something to be admired. Institutional ... oppression against people with disabilities is something that should not be taken lightly, but usually is. People with disabilities are often seen as “not able” or “unequal.” While reading the article Section 504, the ADA, and Public Schools, I was reminded of why I plan to be employed as an Art Therapist in a public school system. I plan to work with children with disabilities because I believe they deserve the positive attention in schools that they often times do not receive. When most people think of “disabilities” they think of Autism, Down Syndrome, Deafness, Blindness, etc. But what about the children who are slow learners or have learning disabilities? What about the children with severe emotional or behavioral disorders? Do they not deserve the same support as children who are have more intensive needs? “Recently, the role played by Section 504 and the ADA in schools has increased substantially; no longer are schools able to ignore these two acts (Smith).“ That excerpt, taken from the article, is one of the reasons why this article impacted me. Much like other parents, educators, and doctors, I love diversity in the schools systems and I think it is something for people to celebrate and not hide or ignore. As you can tell, change has already been made. Public schools systems are starting to become more aware of the oppression. But why stop there? I plan to keep the This study source was downloaded by 100000773243632 from CourseHero.com on 06-19-2021 14:27:19 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/42275917/Diversity-Final-Paper-docx/ This study resource was shared via [Show More]

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