During this input we focused on having an understanding of what disability is, the importance of having awareness of disability and how this impacts on society. I feel that as a student teacher I should have a brief knowledge about all the different support needs as this will allow me to provide my students with the support they will need. Every individual has a different definition of what disability is. According to the Equality Act 2010, a person who is disabled has a physical or mental impairment which has a long-term effect on their ability to carry out normal daily activities. Although many people have disability from birth, there is always a possibility to acquire disability at any point in our lives.

The society we live in is very diverse; it contains people with different cultures, religions, and abilities. In today’s diverse society, people hold different views and attitudes towards others who are different to them. In my opinion, raising awareness of disability within schools is important, as it allows our students to have a understanding that regardless of the differences anyone has, every individual should be treated fairly.