Michaela Massey

FSU Special Education

[Michaela Massey @michaelamassey0]

@DeidreGilley A5: I think that sometimes this does affect their perceived ability but does not affect their actual ability. I think this is Influenced by society’s perception on the topic as well. #TransitionTalk

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@DeidreGilley A4: I think we need to make it a point to teach students about their rights and how they can exercise those rights to make a difference. #TransitionTalk

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@MaddyWalther1 @DeidreGilley Yes!! I definitely think resources available were also factors!

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@DeidreGilley A3: I think all of these were factors in the different educational experiences these students faced. However, I think their individual attitudes and family relationships/dynamics also played a role. #TransitionTalk

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@DeidreGilley A2: it would take a lot of change in attitudes of society for IQ tests tonight cause these kinds of things. While I don’t think it’s impossible, I think it would take advocacy and spreading awareness for a long time to change attitudes of people in our society. #TransitionTalk

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@DeidreGilley A1: Unfortunately, this did not surprise me. This is an issue that has separated people for years, and has been used in more than just cases with people with disabilities. #TransitionTalk

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@DeidreGilley Hello! I am Michaela Massey, I’m in the special education BS/MS program, and I’m in Tallahassee! #TransitionTalk

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@DeidreGilley A5: I would say to advocate! Although it’s important to teach students self-advocacy skills, it is important to be active advocates as well and to spread awareness! #TransitionTalk

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@JuliaVisser12 @DeidreGilley Yes!!! I love how you included understanding their strengths!

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@DeidreGilley A4: I think the most important thing is showing interest in the individual and expressing a desire to help ensure their needs are met and that they receive the support they need! #TransitionTalk

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@DeidreGilley A3: I think starting the process of transition planning as early as possible (even earlier than the law requires) could be helpful as well as making sure students have necessary self-advocacy skills and know their rights. #TransitionTalk

[Michaela Massey @michaelamassey0]

@cerpa_lucy @DeidreGilley Yes!!! I think part of that is making sure that students are taught the skills to advocate for themselves while in school to receive those accommodations/services.

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@DeidreGilley A2: I think the biggest barrier is a lack of support in employment settings. I think there’s also many issues and barriers that exist because of the lack of awareness people have in vocational settings about this issue. #TransitionTalk

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@DeidreGilley A1: I think being legally allowed to pay people with disabilities that little is infuriating and disgusting! It made me so mad😤 #TransitionTalk

[Michaela Massey @michaelamassey0]

@DeidreGilley I’m Michaela! I’m in the special education masters cohort and I’m in Tallahassee currently! This week has been very long and stressful.

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@graysonhefner1 @DeidreGilley That part literally made me tear up! It really is sad to see how hard they had to work for those basic rights and to know that there’s still a long way to go! But empowering/uplifting as well!

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@DeidreGilley #TransitionTalk

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@DeidreGilley A5: I wouldn’t say my thinking shifted; I knew that even today ppl with disabilities are not seen as equals to many & there is much more to be done within society before that’s the case. I did however realize just how hard this community had to fight for their basic rights.

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@DeidreGilley A4: in the doc, protestors were allowed to sit outside a home of a political figure & the police simply sat there and watched. No one was threatened, no one tried to stop them from exercising their rights. protestors aren’t receiving the same treatment today. #TransitionTalk

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@EllieCowan15 @DeidreGilley Yes!! I knew policies/laws were changed/added, but was unaware of the process this community went through to get those rights protected in policies. I think social media has really helped broadcast BLM, which is something people with disabilities at this time didnt really have!