Jane Jarrow

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Sean , The term "wheelchair bound" is likely only appropriate if the student is tied to the wheelchair. GRIN (I also have a cartoon over my desk of a guy laying in the street with tire tracks across his chest as a man in a wheelchair goes by; the legend says, "Now THAT is a wheelchair victim!") The more appropriate terminology is "wheelchair user" or "person in a wheelchair". Once we get past the terminology, though, I LOVE the sentiment you express here. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Learning Disability

Harold, Hmmm... are you saying that you would give the student with a learning disability a different test than you would give to the other students in the class? That isn't necessarily a good idea, either from a curricular standpoint or for the student. In fact, a lot of LD students will have MORE trouble with multiple choice tests. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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The Human Factor

Jeffrey, No wonder you have such a good grasp of the issues, and are such a champion of equal access. You have not only been living with the impact of this for years (seeing it for your brother), but you know that there IS potential there to be tapped. Best of luck to him. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Rock and a Hard Place?

matthew, You are right. The college should provide someone who is a resource both for the students AND for the faculty and staff -- someone who can help you interpret the statutes and determine how to fulfill both the spirit and the letter of the law. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Being Fair with Time

Jeffrey, Absolutely right. In fact -- that's what I just told the person above you! GRIN Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Being Fair with Time

matthew, Actually, the evidence suggests that NOT all students would do better with extra time. If you don't need the extra time (because of disability), having the extra time is unlikely to help on most tests. If you don't know the answers, all the time in the world won't help you! Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Equal Access

Sharon, Your answer is correct, but your examples are -- not so correct. GRIN There ARE things that someone with a disability simply will not be able to do (like a blind individual who wants to do neurosurgery). But there ARE accommodations that can be made on the job as well. The typical situation in which RN's work would allow for the possibility of someone available to assist with a transfer of a patient, or hang a drip bag (or the pole could be lowered to hang the drip and then raised again). Don't let "this is the way it… >>>

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After the Classroom

Jeffrey, That's certainly a possibility. That is actually part of why people with certain disabilities sometimes gravitate to a given field (or stay away from others). While being in a job that requires sustained focus for long periods may be difficult for some students with ADHD, the hustle and bustle of always-the-next-customer in a busy retail outlet may help them maintain high energy without getting distracted from the short term need of the customer. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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After the Classroom

matthew, The question is HOW? HOW would the disability interfere in ways that make it difficult for these students? Any of our graduates MIGHT have trouble retaining a job. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Reality Check!

Jeffrey, You are right! It is NOT a call that the admissions folks would ever consider making for a nondisabled student. They shouldn't be considering it for disabled students. They have a right to make their own decisions about what they wish to pursue -- and why! Dr. Jane Jarrow