Ability Quote by Betsy DeVos
“It could be easy to get frustrated or discouraged when it comes to educating students with disabilities. But that's because there are too often artificial barriers and roadblocks that limit your ability to focus on meeting their individual needs.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Education Conference, 2018
Barriers for students with disabilities often stem from artificial obstacles rather than genuine need, hindering personalized support.
In simple terms: Artificial barriers limit support for disabled students.
Key Takeaway
Identify and remove unnecessary obstacles.
Themes
education
disability
inclusion
Mood
frustrated
determined
Type
motivational
advocacy
When to use this quote
- classroom planning
- policy reform
- teacher training
- resource allocation
Key Concepts
systemic bias
accessibility
individualized learning
Questions to Reflect On
- What artificial barrier can you eliminate today?
- How can you advocate for systemic change?
A Different Perspective
Even without artificial barriers, resource constraints can still limit support.
