OLS Bellevue College Students Navigate the World of Disability Disclosure

The OLS Bellevue College first-year cohort delved into the world of disability disclosure this quarter in their Learning Strategies course. Students worked collaboratively in groups to understand, address and find solutions to the obstacles encountered in disclosing disabilities.

Each group worked together to craft a script that represented a real-life scenario where individuals with disabilities might face challenges in disclosure. These scenarios covered a variety of environments and interactions, allowing the students to explore the nuances of disclosure across different settings. 

The groups were also assigned example scenarios to review. For each scenario, the groups had to identify the barrier or obstacle the young person in each scenario faced and come up with a list of possible accommodations using their creativity and resources like askjan.org and their classroom assignments. 

Students were assigned roles in their groups to help them accomplish their tasks. Roles included:

Team captain/facilitator: Made sure every group member gave input on the situation and solution.

Timekeeper: Monitored time and regularly advised group members of how much time was left. Students had twenty minutes to complete the activity.

Recorder/reporter: Typed the group’s answers and ideas and submitted them to Canvas.

Finally, each group brought these scenarios to life by acting out the scenarios with their groups. These presentations helped the students understand how these scenarios may play out in the real world.

OLS students present their learning strategies scripts
OLS students present their learning strategies scripts
OLS students present their learning strategies scripts
OLS students present their learning strategies scripts
OLS students present their learning strategies scripts

About the OLSBC Learning Strategies Course

Learning Strategies is taken in the first year of the OLS Bellevue College program. This course presents different learning modalities and personal styles to articulate learning needs to others. It also covers basic skills such as time management and organization. Students use templates and processes for effective reading and writing practices.

About OLS Bellevue College

Occupational & Life Skills Bellevue College (OLSBC) is an associate degree program for students with learning disabilities. In our uniquely supportive skills-based program, students apply academic knowledge through community activities, service learning and social experiences. Students identify a career pathway, gain marketable, workplace-ready competencies, develop better interpersonal skills and complete an internship in alignment with their career goals.

Learn more about our program at an upcoming Information Session, open to all prospective students, family members/guardians, educators, counselors and other service providers. Come learn why OLS Bellevue College is one of the best colleges for students with learning disabilities.

Last Updated December 5, 2023