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Ceola, Excellent! Yes, real-time captioning has made a huge difference in access for individuals who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. It is another example of how technology, by changing our world and adding to our capabilities, has changed the things we used to consider as impossible into possibilities. And THAT is why we shouldn't make assumptions about what a person with a disability will or won't b able to do in the world of work, now and in the future. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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After the Classroom

William, While the same problems still exist, keep in mind that they may play out differently in the workplace. For example, the student with a learning disability, who needs extended time on written tests, may find there is no need for such accommodation if they go into a field that requires hands-on, physical tasks. The good news is that if there IS still a need for accommodation, the laws (including Title 1 of the ADA) assure that a qualified worker with a disability may still request/receive accommodation. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Equal Access

Ceola, I would suggest that so long as YOU aren't the one doing the hiring, it shouldn't fall to you (that is, the institution) to ever decide if someone is unqualified for the field. There are LOTS of ways to use an education! Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Reality Check!

Ceola, I can live with that! GRIN Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Reality Check!

Ceola, Hmmm... I am not sure how to read what you have suggested here. Are you saying that if the student decides to go ahead with their quest despite all this good advice given to them by Career Services (who are saying, "you don't belong here"), that the legal department might need to advise the college what to do about that student? Actually, the legal department would need to advise the Career Services department if they were actively trying to counsel a student out -- rather than providing clear information and leaving the decision to the student. You seem to… >>>

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Equal Access

Silvia , Actually, there is a whole association dedicated to people with disabilities (including those in wheelchairs) who are active and successful in the field of nursing. Check out www.exceptionalnurse.com! Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Sensory Disability

James, That's a wonderful example of how stereotyping comes about when the student has a known disability -- and why so many students with disabilities are hesitant to have others know! In such other-than-academic issues, it may be that the best thing the instructor can do is to lead by example. If YOU treat the student as a fully functioning member of the class, and don't differentiate in your treatment of that student, hopefully others will take their cue from you. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Reality Check!

Skyler, I think that is very fair. The idea of making sure the student has enough information to make an informed decision is just fine, so long as the STUDENT still gets to make the decision. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Reality Check!

Susan, I agree with your statement -- almost! I think the college is responsible for explaining and discussing the DEMANDS of employment in the field, and if there are concerns about how the student's disability might impact on their ability to perform, they should certainly be out in the open. But I am not sure it is possible for the college to know whether or not ANY student can count on "successful employment" -- at least, not if that means "you will/will not be able to get a job." Beyond that, however, I agree. Once the institution has been open… >>>

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Psychological Disability

Amy, Knowing about the student can help you to understand why they behave in a certain way, but it doesn't excuse inappropriate behavior that is disruptive to the learning environment. We always need to be wary of overcompensating. Dr. Jane Jarrow