Describe an instance where someone may have a handicap and not have a disability.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Laura, a ninth grader who has exceptional skills in mathematics, uses a wheelchair because of a driving accident. Her inability to walk is not a problem in her math classes. Architectural barriers at her school, however, do pose difficulties for her. She cannot access the water fountain, get to the second floor computer lab, or use the bathroom independently. Given this scenario, Laura would be considered handicapped but has no disability.
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a. Instructional practices b. Fees charged to families c. Institution policies d. Programs
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