This module discusses supports, services, and self-knowledge for students with disabilities. It explains that having a disability means needing supports to learn best, and not that a person is not smart. All people rely on others and tools to help them in life. The module then lists some common limitations students with disabilities face and examples of supports that can help with each, such as using a calculator for hard math problems or getting job applications in advance to fill out with help. It emphasizes that with the right supports, students with disabilities can still learn and achieve their goals.

3. Have you ever had a hard time learning? Have you ever had a tough time reading in school or doing your math homework? How did you feel about that? Frustrated? Angry? Embarrassed?

7. M – U – L – E - S M U S L E My Unique Learning Educational Supports A mule is someone who knows how they learn and what supports and services make it possible for them to learn.

9. Let’s talk about supports. There are a lot of things that need something else to be their best. They need support! All right alone… Better with… hammer nail car gas spaghetti meatballs camera film lock key macaroni cheese salt pepper

11. Let’s look at some ways that you can get support and services you can use to learn more and do better in school! Limitation Support Reading directions Someone reads the directions to you. Listen to the directions from a tape or CD. Filling out a job application Get the application in advance and have someone help you fill it out to bring with you to the interview. Completing hard math problems Use a calculator. Draw a picture. Work with a friend. Writing a 5-paragraph essay Type it using a word processing program. Use a speech to text program.