How does unintended or unconscious bias affect students with disabilities?
Unintended bias or unconscious bias refers to stereotypes or beliefs that affect our actions in a discriminatory manner. Most bias related to students with disabilities groups is unintentional. Stress, distraction, and other factors can make someone more likely to be biased in a given situation.
Assuming students with disabilities are less able to be successful in their education or careers is a common bias. Examples of situations resulting from such bias include:
