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EDS4804
Assignment 6 |
Due 28 May
2025
NO PLAGIARISM
[Pick the date]
,Exam (elaborations)
EDS4804 Assignment 6 Memo | Due 28 May
2025
Course
Putting advocacy into action (EDS4804)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
EDS4804 Assignment 6 Memo | Due 28 May 2025. All questions fully
answered.
QUESTION 1: Principles of Advocacy for Disability [20] 1.1 Mokgadi and
Lerumo have fallen behind in their readings and don’t feel they will be able
to submit an assignment on time. Their Letter of Accommodation (LOA)
indicates they may need to request extensions on assignments. How should
Mokgadi and Lerumo proceed? (5) 6 1.2 David, who is on the varsity hockey
team, has sustained a concussion. He has been advised by the doctor that
he should not be attending class for the following 10 days and should avoid
doing any activity that requires a computer screen. David knows there is a
Phys Ed midterm in 5 days but will not, due to his disability, be able to write
this test. Romeo has been experiencing an increase in disability-related
symptoms and has been dealing with the effects of new medication. As such,
Romeo hasn’t been sleeping or been able to focus on studying for her
upcoming Math midterm. Both these students have options available. What
steps should be taken to assist the two learners? (5) 1.3 Does advocacy
always involve confrontation? (5) 1.4 Why and when would you choose
advocacy? (5)
QUESTION 1: Principles of Advocacy for Disability
1.1 Mokgadi and Lerumo have fallen behind in their readings and don’t feel they
will be able to submit an assignment on time. Their Letter of Accommodation
(LOA) indicates they may need to request extensions on assignments. How
should Mokgadi and Lerumo proceed? (5)
Mokgadi and Lerumo should proceed by:
1. Reviewing their Letter of Accommodation (LOA): They should re-read their LOA to
understand the specific procedures and timelines for requesting extensions. This
document is their formal agreement outlining their approved accommodations.
, 2. Contacting the Disability Services Office/Coordinator: If the LOA doesn't provide
clear instructions, or if they have questions, their first point of contact should be the
university's disability services office or their assigned disability coordinator. This office
is there to facilitate their accommodations.
3. Informing their Instructor(s) Promptly: As soon as they anticipate needing an
extension, they should communicate with their respective instructors. This
communication should ideally be in writing (email is usually best) and should:
o State their name and student ID.
o Mention their LOA and that they are requesting an accommodation for an
extension.
o Briefly explain the reason for the need (e.g., "due to a flare-up of disability-
related symptoms affecting my ability to complete readings/work"). They do not
need to disclose specific medical details.
o Propose a new, reasonable deadline.
4. Following Established Procedures: Some institutions require instructors to be formally
notified by the disability office, while others require students to initiate contact directly
with instructors. Mokgadi and Lerumo must adhere to the specific procedures outlined by
their institution and LOA.
5. Documenting Communication: They should keep a record of all communication
(emails, dates of phone calls) with both the disability services office and their instructors
regarding the extension request.
1.2 David, who is on the varsity hockey team, has sustained a concussion. He has
been advised by the doctor that he should not be attending class for the following
10 days and should avoid doing any activity that requires a computer screen.
David knows there is a Phys Ed midterm in 5 days but will not, due to his
disability, be able to write this test. Romeo has been experiencing an increase in
disability-related symptoms and has been dealing with the effects of new
medication. As such, Romeo hasn’t been sleeping or been able to focus on
studying for her upcoming Math midterm. Both these students have options
available. What steps should be taken to assist the two learners? (5)
Both David and Romeo should take the following steps:
1. Contact the Disability Services Office/Coordinator Immediately: This is the critical
first step. They need to explain their current situation, which constitutes a temporary
(David) or exacerbating (Romeo) disability impact.
o David: Needs to report his concussion and the doctor's recommendations
regarding class attendance and screen time, specifically mentioning the upcoming
Phys Ed midterm.
o Romeo: Needs to report the increase in symptoms and the impact of new
medication on her ability to sleep and focus, highlighting the upcoming Math
midterm.
EDS4804
Assignment 6 |
Due 28 May
2025
NO PLAGIARISM
[Pick the date]
,Exam (elaborations)
EDS4804 Assignment 6 Memo | Due 28 May
2025
Course
Putting advocacy into action (EDS4804)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
EDS4804 Assignment 6 Memo | Due 28 May 2025. All questions fully
answered.
QUESTION 1: Principles of Advocacy for Disability [20] 1.1 Mokgadi and
Lerumo have fallen behind in their readings and don’t feel they will be able
to submit an assignment on time. Their Letter of Accommodation (LOA)
indicates they may need to request extensions on assignments. How should
Mokgadi and Lerumo proceed? (5) 6 1.2 David, who is on the varsity hockey
team, has sustained a concussion. He has been advised by the doctor that
he should not be attending class for the following 10 days and should avoid
doing any activity that requires a computer screen. David knows there is a
Phys Ed midterm in 5 days but will not, due to his disability, be able to write
this test. Romeo has been experiencing an increase in disability-related
symptoms and has been dealing with the effects of new medication. As such,
Romeo hasn’t been sleeping or been able to focus on studying for her
upcoming Math midterm. Both these students have options available. What
steps should be taken to assist the two learners? (5) 1.3 Does advocacy
always involve confrontation? (5) 1.4 Why and when would you choose
advocacy? (5)
QUESTION 1: Principles of Advocacy for Disability
1.1 Mokgadi and Lerumo have fallen behind in their readings and don’t feel they
will be able to submit an assignment on time. Their Letter of Accommodation
(LOA) indicates they may need to request extensions on assignments. How
should Mokgadi and Lerumo proceed? (5)
Mokgadi and Lerumo should proceed by:
1. Reviewing their Letter of Accommodation (LOA): They should re-read their LOA to
understand the specific procedures and timelines for requesting extensions. This
document is their formal agreement outlining their approved accommodations.
, 2. Contacting the Disability Services Office/Coordinator: If the LOA doesn't provide
clear instructions, or if they have questions, their first point of contact should be the
university's disability services office or their assigned disability coordinator. This office
is there to facilitate their accommodations.
3. Informing their Instructor(s) Promptly: As soon as they anticipate needing an
extension, they should communicate with their respective instructors. This
communication should ideally be in writing (email is usually best) and should:
o State their name and student ID.
o Mention their LOA and that they are requesting an accommodation for an
extension.
o Briefly explain the reason for the need (e.g., "due to a flare-up of disability-
related symptoms affecting my ability to complete readings/work"). They do not
need to disclose specific medical details.
o Propose a new, reasonable deadline.
4. Following Established Procedures: Some institutions require instructors to be formally
notified by the disability office, while others require students to initiate contact directly
with instructors. Mokgadi and Lerumo must adhere to the specific procedures outlined by
their institution and LOA.
5. Documenting Communication: They should keep a record of all communication
(emails, dates of phone calls) with both the disability services office and their instructors
regarding the extension request.
1.2 David, who is on the varsity hockey team, has sustained a concussion. He has
been advised by the doctor that he should not be attending class for the following
10 days and should avoid doing any activity that requires a computer screen.
David knows there is a Phys Ed midterm in 5 days but will not, due to his
disability, be able to write this test. Romeo has been experiencing an increase in
disability-related symptoms and has been dealing with the effects of new
medication. As such, Romeo hasn’t been sleeping or been able to focus on
studying for her upcoming Math midterm. Both these students have options
available. What steps should be taken to assist the two learners? (5)
Both David and Romeo should take the following steps:
1. Contact the Disability Services Office/Coordinator Immediately: This is the critical
first step. They need to explain their current situation, which constitutes a temporary
(David) or exacerbating (Romeo) disability impact.
o David: Needs to report his concussion and the doctor's recommendations
regarding class attendance and screen time, specifically mentioning the upcoming
Phys Ed midterm.
o Romeo: Needs to report the increase in symptoms and the impact of new
medication on her ability to sleep and focus, highlighting the upcoming Math
midterm.
