Jane Jarrow

Henry , You state, "Colleges must have a truthful and faithful discussion with all students that are disabled about the job viability." Why did you include the words "that are disabled"? Why couldn't it just be, "Colleges must have a truthful and faithful discussion with all students about the job viability"? Why you seem to be saying is that you believe students with disabilities who successfully complete a course of study are less viable on the job market and that we should be telling students with disabilities that they are wasting their time. I know you didn't say that outright,… >>>

Jennifer, That works fine for some folks (that is, those teaching some courses), but not so well for others. If I were teaching history, for instance, as long as I could tell what the student was saying, spelling might not be that important. For an English class, or a Business class, it might be critical, because the final product (in looks and presentation) is a part of what is being tested. An alternative to not counting off for spelling might be to allow the student to use technology that allows them to clean up their mistakes! Spell checkers in word… >>>

David, When I hear about students like yours, who are NOT regarded by their classmates as "inspirational", but rather viewed as one-of-the-crowd, it makes me know that we ARE making progress. What you have just described is a young man who is noted for his abilities, rather than his disabilities. That's what it is all about. The fact that he is motivated and driven and perseveres is likely to be a function of his personality, not his disability. The fact that he has the opportunity to develop those traits is likely to be a function of accepting and supportive instructors… >>>