As we have been learning in our Special Education class, students of all kinds, with disabilities or not, have great potential to achieve certain goals set for them and to become the best they can. Often times students don't know they have great potential and it is our responsibilty as teachers to support those students. I feel that especially students with disabilities need to know that they can do anything they want and that their teachers are there to support and guide them.
As I did my presentation on visual impairments, it made me realize how difficult things can be for students with disabilities. As I stated in my presentation, I have a cousin who is legally blind which caused her two children to also have visual impairments. My cousin's son Tyler is about 11 years old now. He has already started to form his own opinions on his future and his capabilities. As I was discussing the topic of visual impairments with my aunt, she informed me that Tyler doesn't feel like he can get a job when he is older because of his observations of his mother. His mother didn't get a good education because of his impairment and so she has a really hard time getting a job. Now, Tyler has this perception that he will also fail on having a career someday.
I find that it is very important to let these students know that they do have the potential to fulfill their dreams. As teachers, we need to take these visions and help them become reality.
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