ASSIGNMENT | Field Experience B: Advocacy

Visit a local disability advocacy organization and interview an administrator regarding:
Relationship of special education to the organization, and function of educational agencies; Continuum of placement and services available for individuals with exceptionalities; Publications relevant to individuals with exceptionalities; Information provided on exceptionalities; Activities relevant to individuals with exceptionalities; Culturally responsive factors that promote effective communication and collaboration with individuals with exceptionalities, families, school personnel, and community members; Roles of professional groups and referral agencies in identifying, assessing, and providing services to individuals with exceptionalities; and Any resources to assist in programming for individuals with exceptionalities.
In 250-500 words, summarize and reflect upon your interview and explain how you will use your findings in your future professional practice.

SAMPLE SOLUTION

According to the administrator of the local disability advocacy organization, the entity engages in operations that enhance the importance of inclusion as advocated by special education program. An all-round development of the disabled is the main function of educational agencies. On the same note, the organization support special education services for children with disabilities. These services include consultant teachers, resource room and integrated co-teaching services (Heward, Alber & Konrad, 2017).

Some of the publications highlighted by the administrator of the advocacy organization include information on benefits, community life, health, and emergency preparedness for people with disabilities. Similarly, the activities relevant to children with exceptionalities include guided movement, clapping to music, circle dancing, collecting things, and kite flying (Gargiulo & Debbie, 2012). Culturally responsive factors that promote effective collaboration and communication with children with disabilities and other relevant stakeholders include language translation, use of audio-visual aids, and encouraging activities…