ENG1503 Assignment 2 Due 10 April 2024

ASSIGNMENT 2 – Research-based essay

Unique number: 285864

Compulsory: Yes

Due Date: 10 April 2024

Choose either Question ONE or Question TWO below:

Question ONE
Text A
Students with disabilities have not been fully welcomed in higher education in spite of litigation,
court cases, and positive shifts in public perceptions. The transition from high school to college
is challenging for students without disabilities. Students with disabilities often get overlooked by
their institution and overwhelmed during this transition, contributing to an achievement gap for
these students.

Adapted from: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1212595.pdf Accessed 20 February 2023.

Instruction: With reference to text A above, should people with special needs (disabilities) be
treated the same way as people without any special needs (disabilities)? AGREE or DISAGREE
with the above statement and provide THREE arguments to support your stance.

EQUAL TREATMENT FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A
NECESSITY FOR EQUITY