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Gayle, I like the idea of finding accommodations for students at the college level that will help them learn how to manage their disability in other settings as well. Student development is not mandated by law, but I agree that it should be considered an educational imperative. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Reality Check!

James, That's an interesting perspective -- that we can help students with disabilities most when we encourage them to pursue their goals and then actively work to support them in that pursuit. Good for you! Dr. Jane Jarrow

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The Human Factor

Erin, Those kind of stories remind us that disability is a part of life -- not the end of it! ;-) Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Universal Design Hits Home

Erin, Those are good architectural examples of Universal Design. I'll bet you also open doors with a lever handle and use a remote control to change the channels on your TV. GRIN Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Being Fair with Time

Brent, You are right. Not ALL students with disabilities need extended time -- only those students who, because of disability, need the extra time in order to have equal access. Extended time should be treated as a necessary accommodation and not as a benefit or entitlement (that is, the student is "entitled" to extra time because of a diagnosis of disability). Dr. Jane Jarrow

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The Human Factor

Butch, Your welcome. I gather that means you have figured out the problem and made it through. Congratulations! Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Universal Design Hits Home

Brent, And you seem to have that idea! GRIN Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Need to Know?

Brent, Good point. The rest of us, I think, were looking at "extended time for students with disabilities" in a generic sense, with the idea that it was only made available when it was NEEDED. But we didn't say that. So let's be clear. We do not give extended time to "students with disabilities" as a broad category, based on any diagnosis. We give extended time to those students with disabilities who have a demonstrated need to have the extended time in order to have equal access. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Equal Access

Michael , I applaud your determination to see that everyone gets an equal chance, but realistically there may be some fields that are precluded from being practiced IN THE TYPICAL WAY because of disability. For example, I know a student who is quadriplegic and has minimal ability to help herself, much less provide nursing care for others. But she decided to major in nursing. Several years later, with a BS in nursing behind her, she took a job as the editor of one of the largest nursing magazines in the world. We never know what our students are going to… >>>

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After the Classroom

Michael , So long as you are careful not to generalize (and assume that ALL students with the diagnosis will experience the same range and significance of symptoms), I think you have done a masterful job of outlining some of the challenges that folks with ADD/ADHD may face on the job. Dr. Jane Jarrow