Jane Jarrow

Gregory, Not exactly. You can't provide "more support" when the law already requires you to provide ALL the support that is needed by that individual to assure equal access. This difference is that the amount of support needed is measured against the individual student's need, not against what the next student is receiving. Dr. Jane Jarrow

Michael, That's a logical possibility, but I don't think that is the main issue. The issue is that a student either IS a person with a disability or s/he IS NOT. If s/he IS a person with a disability, then s/he is equally entitled to protection from discrimination, regardless of the extensive nature (or not!) of the accommodation that must be made to provide equal access. Dr. Jane Jarrow

Kevin, That's a great way of looking at things, and of instilling tolerance of differences in your students. It isn't only faculty who need to remember not to judge -- it is students and, indeed, the entire campus community that should be reminded and encouraged to do less judging, more listening! Dr. Jane Jarrow

LaToya, I am confused. The question was about psychological disabilities, not physical disabilities. Dr. Jane Jarrow

Cynthia, WHOA. Back up! What exactly do you think is bad policy? The inappropriate application of technical standards? I would agree. Or are you suggesting that the student should not be admitted if you aren't sure that they will be able to meet the technical requirements. THAT would be wrong. Dr. Jane Jarrow

Lisa, The concern about honesty in the hiring process is exactly why it is illegal for employers to ask about disability prior to an offer of employment. As to when the impact of ADHD will mean the employee's performance suffers -- that's a wrong question. It should be IF the performance suffers -- and there should never be assumptions made. Dr. Jane Jarrow

Angela, Good call on your part -- the willingness to be flexible. Clearly, the young lady was having difficulty with understanding the printed word, but not the ideas represented. It is nice to hear that you were able to help her move forward. Dr. Jane Jarrow

Lisa, It is NEVER your responsibility to make a decision for a student -- with or without disability -- that you impose on that student because YOU believe it is in their best interest. Unless you can tell me with a straight face that you have never enrolled a student with a drinking problem, or who was enthusiastic but inept, or any other possible impediment to success, you certainly did the right thing in not standing in the way of a student with a disability whose potential you doubted because of what you knew about her disability. Dr. Jane Jarrow

Elizabeth, Sounds like a good plan. Whether you have six weeks or six months, basing your actions and responses on supposition instead of factual information is never a good idea. Dr. Jane Jarrow

George , What is it that you are confused about? Perhaps I can help clarify things for you. Dr. Jane Jarrow