Consistency or inconsistencies allowed?
Our institution focuses and enrolls primarily individuals who are mentally challenged (as per our mission statement as a social service agency). The modules repeatedly warn against inconsistencies regarding what can be perceived as discrimination or favoritism. Is there anything inappropriate with being overly patient, overly aware of confidentiality issues, or even extremely forgiving(i-e understanding adverse side effects caused by medications ingestion, excusing authorized absences and crisis hospitalizations), which may require make-up lectures/exams for example, or even, in certain cases, postponement of graduation?
Thank you, Patty, for your thoughtful reply. I do agree that adherence to the requirements outlined in the school catalog must be applied universally. As a social worker/teacher, it is diificult for me to put aside the deficiencies of my mentally challenged students (tey constitute 90% of my trade class, by design). It is my hope that I am not held accountable for deviating a little bit from the rigidity of the curriculum, based, like you said, upon the accommodations under the Americans with Disability Act.
antoine,
The requirements for completion of studies should be set by the school and outlined in the catalog. Adherence to the requirements must be applied universally. If a student applies for accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you are required to provide those accommodations.
Patty Aronoff
