Jane Jarrow

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Charles, I have a friend who gives a presentation called, "Of Blind Mechanics and Hemophiliac Industrial Arts Teachers I have known." He says that, in truth, he has only known one of each, but it was enough to convince him not to make assumptions. Dr. Jane Jarrow

Jane Jarrow

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After the Classroom

William, The problem for many vets is that they don't consider themselves to BE disabled. When their limitations are newly acquired (as opposed to having grown up with the disability), there is a much longer adjustment period. Dr. Jane Jarrow

Jane Jarrow

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Severity of Disability

William, I am not sure I understand your question, but I think the answer is "as far as is necessary to assure equal access." Accommodations are not measured by how much or little is done for someone, but by whether or not the accommodation produces the necessary result -- equal access. Dr. Jane Jarrow

Jane Jarrow

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Being Fair with Time

Shelly, Actually, no -- they wouldn't. The research shows that extra time does NOT benefit all students. In fact, it isn't a "benefit" to students with disabilities, but an equalizer. Something that provides the SAME opportunity that everyone else gets. Dr. Jane Jarrow

Jane Jarrow

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After the Classroom

Shelly, Maybe. Maybe not. Whether or not the individual needs accommodations on the job will depend on (1) how well they have learned to manage their own symptomology, and (2) whether their job setting plays into their strengths or their weaknesses. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Reality Check!

Shelly, Sometimes it isn't just mind-over-matter, but I agree that there is much we cannot know about a student's capabilities or determination. Nothing we say should dampen their enthusiasm, only encourage them to be realistic as THEY see their reality. Dr. Jane Jarrow

Jane Jarrow

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Being Fair with Time

ELIZABETH, That makes fine sense. The issue of what they pay is irrelevant -- the issue of their civil rights is paramount. Dr. Jane Jarrow

Jane Jarrow

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After the Classroom

ELIZABETH, The question is, how do you know they are not "well-suited" for something? If you are assuming that this is the case because you believe the disability will interfere, then the possibility still exists that you are counseling students with disabilities toward more restrictive career options, and that is expressly forbidden under the law. Dr. Jane Jarrow

Jane Jarrow

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The Human Factor

Paul, Actually, massage therapy is one of those fields that has traditionally been open to people who are blind. It is ALL about touching and feeling, so the lack of vision is relatively unimportant to the practice of the field. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Severity of Disability

Nicholas, You pinpointed the answer here. It isn't about the disability or the severity of the disability. It is about determining what must be done (a little or a lot) for THAT individual to have equal access. Dr. Jane Jarrow