Promoting a Positive Attitude and Success for Students at ETF

🌟 Having a positive attitude in our work and studies is crucial for our well-being and success.

🙂 Choosing to be open-minded and active participants in our work and courses can greatly contribute to our well-being.

⚠️ Addressing mental health issues and discrimination, including those faced by students with disabilities, is important for creating a supportive environment in both education and employment.

🎓 The video discusses the definition of students with disabilities and the categories of disabilities that are considered eligible.

💼 The video explains the distinction between permanent and temporary disabilities and the range of disabilities that fall under each category.

🧠 The video mentions specific permanent disabilities, such as ADHD, learning disabilities, visual impairments, and mental health disorders, as well as temporary disabilities, such as fractures, pregnancy-related issues, and illnesses.

Students can request medical certification for exams or compensation.

Temporary measures, such as using a computer, can be requested for exams if needed.

Compensation exams are available for all students in certain circumstances.

Various types of diagnoses are prevalent among students, including ADHD and learning disabilities.

⚡️ The video discusses the prevalence and characteristics of mental health disorders, particularly generalized anxiety disorder and autism spectrum disorder.

🔍 The DSM-5 criteria for generalized anxiety disorder include excessive and uncontrollable anxiety and worry, accompanied by various symptoms such as agitation, fatigue, and sleep difficulties.

🧩 Autism spectrum disorder is a condition that manifests differently in individuals, and it is characterized by difficulties in social interactions, communication, and restricted or repetitive behaviors.

📜 According to the Charte des droits et libertés de la personne du Québec, universities have a legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, ensuring equal opportunities for them to fulfill their potential.

🔑 The video discusses the importance of promoting integration and equality for disabled students in universities.

📚 A distinction is made between equality and equity, emphasizing the need for fair accommodations tailored to each student's needs.

🌟 Disabled students are advised to declare their disability, provide diagnostic documents, and work with the Student Life Service to assess their specific accommodation needs.

👥 Students with disabilities can be active and contributing members of society, with studies showing that the majority of disabled students find employment.

💼 Support services and subsidies are available to help integrate disabled individuals into the workforce, including adapting the work environment to their needs.

🧠 Having a disabled student in a team can bring advantages such as perseverance, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

👥 The video discusses the support services available to college students at ESH.

📚 These services include free psychology assistance, academic support, tutoring, and writing help.

💰 There is also financial support through scholarships and a food bank, as well as social clubs and organizations.