Jane Jarrow

Susan, I think that's a good assessment, Susan. The K-12 system provides a good many "extras" in hopes of helping students with ADD/ADHD learn to manage their disability-related difficulties, in order to facilitate their success. By the time they get to college, we EXPECT them to manage their own disability-related symptoms. The accommodations we provide are for purposes of allowing them to use those management strategies fully. We are assuring access. I suppose the real hope is that by the time the student is ready to enter the world of work, the student will know exactly what accommodations they need,… >>>

Joe, The question was meant to be provocative, rather than suggestive, Joe. There used to be a common "catch phrase" thrown around within the disability community that was thrown out as a reminder that "being disabled is the one minority you can join on a moment's notice." But while recognizing that disability can be inherent or acquired, and that everyone MIGHT have a disability (some day!), I think it is important to remember that not everyone DOES have a disability. The laws, and our practice, are in place to protect those that do from the limitations imposed by others. Dr.… >>>