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Samara Burnette
Samara Burnette

The whole class benefits from accommodations...

Last term, I taught a career development course in which one student informed me of her visual disability. She requested that all powerpoint slides be accessible to her. She asked that I print them out each lecture class. At my institution, paper was considered gold, and printing the slides was not going to be an option. Instead, I asked her if I could make them available online through a course portal available to all students. She said that this would be acceptable. In the end, this accommodation helped all of the students in my class with their understanding of the course material. It was a win-win for all!
Erica Drew
Erica Drew

Refund Policies

I think one thing that is important  to students is the accurate calculation of refunds. Its important to go over each section to make sure they are fully aware how this policy is applied. I appreciate the regulations behind the policy as it gives a fare guide to follow.

johnice bell
johnice bell

catalogs

catalogs are good to have because the student have something about the school and what we teach
johnice bell
johnice bell

trust

the student will trust you more if you start off telling them the truth
Sharon Cochran
Sharon Cochran

Thinking outside the box

It is more than reasonable to believe that it takes creative thinking to allow for some disabilities. It has been proven that our culture has embraced people with disabilities. It is pleasant to see that handicap parking spaces have evolved into a much needed social cultural change. Everyone tends to benefit from the use of sliding doors, wider stair rails and halls just to name a couple.
Sharon Cochran
Sharon Cochran

Empathy not Symphony

I understand the need for individuals with disabilities to remain as independent as they possibly can. However, I find it hard to watch an individual with an obvious disability who refuses help. If an individual’s disability can put others in danger then that needs to be addressed. Although, some may think it noble for the person to continue to fall due to refusal of help; it appears that this is more of a selfish act than an independent one.
Alison Rieger
Alison Rieger

Be Better. Every Day.

How can you make yourself an indespensable worker every single day and improve your skillset daily?

David Aime
David Aime

ADA Students

I would like more insite from a professional input on how to go about assisting disabled, or mentally challenged, or handicap students without any types of discretion.

Any thoughts or comments on this topic are welcome, as there is a fine line when dealing with these types of situations while avoiding discrimination.

William Glose
William Glose

Closing a school

One of the schools I teach at announed today that they are ceasing operations at the end of the fall semester. What provisions should be made for the students that will not be able to graduate at the end of the next semester?

Completed RT104

I really enjoyed this class... I am glad someone brought to light how every department has to work together for the success of our students. And how positive reinforcement is a must for all involved with every student.

Denise Greco
Denise Greco

Access vs. Success

I have a student who speaks with a definite compensation for stuttering. He has done well so far in his program, but approached me the other day requesting accommodation due to a learning disability. He stated he was not doing well in school this module. I am hoping I was correct in advising him to seek documentation and assessment from a professional regarding his disability. Is this a good example of access vs. success?
Devon Woodard
Devon Woodard

Accomadations

Let the person in charge of handling these do their job to avoid placing the institution and yourself in a vicarious position.
Devon Woodard
Devon Woodard

Equal Access

Providing equal access, but treating students classwork all the same is the key.
Devon Woodard
Devon Woodard

Discrimination

Treat everyone fairly and with reasonable care. Is that the Golden Rule?
Alethia Bert
Alethia Bert

Testing

I feel that perhaps rushing though these courses is not the best... sometimes you miss vital information that can really cost you on the final quiz...happened to me :(

Tracy Charles
Tracy Charles

Adult learners versus teen learners with disabilities

It was good on requirements needed for admissions.

Rebecca Miodowski
Rebecca Miodowski

What to ask

As an admissions representative I may ask the student with a known disability if he or she has any concerns about how their disability may affect their pursuits. What I cannot ask is the back story as to how they becamse disabled.
Rebecca Miodowski
Rebecca Miodowski

Documentation

Persons with disabilities need to provide documentation of their condition to establish that the stident is a person with a disability, and to establish what, if any, accomodations are required.
Rebecca Miodowski
Rebecca Miodowski

Learning Disabilities

All learning disabilities are not the same. I learned the difference between Dyslexia and Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia. Dyslexia is a difficulty reading or comprehending what is read, Dyscalculia is difficulty with math, and Dysgraphia is difficulty writting.
Rebecca Miodowski
Rebecca Miodowski

types of disabilities

Diabilities are seperated into two categories; visable and invisible. Visible disabilities are ones you can see such as mobility issues, blindness, and deafness. Invisible disabilities are ones that you cannot necessarily see the signs of like attention defecit, chronic health, and learning disabilities.