Lesson 6- Amanda Noorda

This week, I got to use a wheelchair around campus for 2 1/2 hours and it was quite an experience. We had to use an elevator, make a few transfers, travel up and down a hill, and ask for assistance. The purpose of using a wheelchair was for me to experience what a challenge it really is for a handicapped person who has to use a wheelchair everywhere they go. I was able to get around the buildings fairly easy and I had to take my time getting around. Then, we took a midterm which was split into two parts one multiple choice in the testing center and part two being a group activity. We also did a mock multidisciplinary team meeting, which is where the principal, special education teacher, school nurse, psychologist, speech and language pathologist, and parent meet to determine if a student is eligible for special education services. The more we do group activities relating to our future rolls when we become teachers, the more we will be prepared for our tasks.