Jane Jarrow

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Nicholas, I think you are right, Nicholas. Career schools are sometimes placed in an untenable position by the narrow measures of success used by accreditors who assume that the education you provide for students can and should be used in a narrow way. There is no global answer, as yet, as to how to balance these accreditor expectations with the student realities. That doesn't discount the legal responsibilities, however, and from a legal standpoint, it would be illegal to refuse admission to a student with a disability because the school believes that BECAUSE OF DISABILITY the student may not be… >>>

Jane Jarrow

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After the Classroom

Nicholas, I like this approach. It acknowledges the basic skills and abilities of the student, and encourages him/her to learn to build on those strengths in positive ways, so that they can be independent and fully functioning in other settings. Dr. Jane Jarrow

Jane Jarrow

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After the Classroom

Nicholas, I think you made a huge (and not necessarily true) leap in assuming that students with ADHD are (a) receiving extensive accommodations in college that will not be available to them in the world of work, (b) would NEED the same accommodations in the world of work that they need in college, and (c) would not be able to hold a job without these accommodations. Does ADHD impact on all areas of their life, not just the classroom? Absolutely. But it manifests itself differently in different activities, and the world of work often offers opportunities to manipulate circumstances (from… >>>

Jane Jarrow

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The Human Factor

Michael, The fact that you realize this, even after the fact, suggests that you have recognized both the difficulties that spill over into all facets of their lives, AND their potential to succeed despite those difficulties. The combination will be a powerful boost to your interactions with students with LD and ADHD as you continue your teaching career. Dr. Jane Jarrow

Jane Jarrow

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Being Fair with Time

Michael, I agree with you. Now if we can just convince the rest of the world!... GRIN Dr. Jane Jarrow

Jane Jarrow

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The Human Factor

Robert, Having close personal experience, like this, with someone who has a disability and is still successful and functional and full of determination can be a powerful motivator for you (as an instructor) to focus on the potential, rather than the limits, in the students you come in contact with! Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Universal Design Hits Home

Good examples. Here's another common one -- universal signage in public buildings (for everything from bathrooms to telephones). Those little icons that we all know and recognize without thinking about it are actually an outgrowth of Universal Design. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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After the Classroom

Robert, Agreed. Just remember, though, that academic tasks (that the student had difficulty focusing on) may present a different interest level to the individual -- and wit high interest may come high attention. In other words, we won't know until the individual gets into the work setting whether the same problems WILL occur. We just know that they MIGHT. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Severity of Disability

Robert, You have the right idea, but I think you worded it backwards (GRIN). By law, all people with disabilities are equally entitled to the same protections. The law doesn't provide MORE protection (favoritism) based on the level of disability. But the law doesn't prohibit favoritism -- it just discounts it. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Severity of Disability

Larry, That is it exactly! "Each according to their need" is the definition of what is "just" (as in, Department of Justice!) Dr. Jane Jarrow