Angie, I actually know a blind massage therapist who has been very successful for a very long time. The question you raise is a tough one. How can you be honest (and be careful about being in line with Federal mandates re: successful completion) while, at the same time, not excluding someone on the basis of disability. Part of the answer may lie in having the program develop realistic technical standards. That is easier said than done... not all the technical standards out there are realistic AND legal (under terms of the ADA), but if you can work with the group to develop some appropriate technical standards, they can be a big help in giving ALL students a realistic picture of what they will need to do in order to successfully graduate, thus helping students to "self-select." If you would like to discuss this a little more, you can contact me directly at JaneJarrow@aol.com. In the meantime, try getting the folks you are working with to change the language from, "certain disabilities will preclude successful completion of the program and future employment," to "individuals with significant physical limitations may find it difficult to successfully complete the program or find future employment, as the physical demands are significant." Dr. Jane Jarrow