Jane Jarrow

Toshsa, Hmmm... this time I have to disagree. The evidence indicates that if the student does not have a disability, the extended time does not make a signficant difference (if you don't know the answer, all the extra time in the world won't help!). For the student with a disability, who needs more time to respond, the extra time matters. But we don't provide it because we are making it up to them for their disadvantage (because we feel sorry for them). We provide the extra time so that they will have the (equivalent) SAME amount of time that everyone… >>>

James, The field of rehabilitation engineering is all about redesign of the environment (largely, the equipment available within that environment) to allow people with disabilities to accomplish the same things in different ways. Whether it is fixing an automobile minus a few fingers, or driving a tractor minus an arm or a leg, or a great deal inbetween doesn't mater. You are right. Once someone has successfully entered a field of endeavor, we have no problems dealing with the idea that if something happens to limit that individual, we can and should make adjustments so that they can continue. Then… >>>

Wow. Your post is full of so many generalizations, stereotypes, and opinions stated as fact that I really don't know where to begin, Rommel. You may have the medical background to be discussing the benefits of medication in the manner you do here, but I would venture to guess that your job description at the institution does not include USING such medical expertise to involve yourself in monitoring the health status of your students. I would be very careful, if I were you, about overstepping your bounds. This has little to do with disability, and a great deal to do… >>>