I see your point, in your questions. For many years, my workplace has accommodated for handicapped students. There is one large handicapped stall in each of the bathrooms; in the larger women's here, there is a regular-sized stall that also has handicapped bars. The sinks and the towel dispensers are low enough for anyone in a wheelchair. The doors on each bathroom open wide enough. I understand that all workplaces do not want to go to the expense of accommodating for the disabled. I know that you do not have to be in a wheelchair to be disabled; those of… >>>

One of the obstacles for a student in a wheelchair, that has been encountered at my school, was the height of computer desks. The student had a motorized wheelchair, which sat higher up than a normal chair. The school bought desks to accommodate her, in each computer class that she would be taking. This helped her through her program. Another obstacle is the amount of space between desks and/or tables, to move around in a wheelchair. Most of our classrooms have tables, so they can be moved for the wheelchair students; the other students will still have enough room, and… >>>

This question made me think of a remark a co-worker said. She had brought a young man to my area, to start an ASVAB practice test Internet program. As he entered the room ahead of her, she whispered to me,"He's slow." She turned and left the room. That remark did not make me treat him any different, as I was leading him through the sign-in and starting of the practice. I do not know if he heard what she had said, but he did not come back anymore. If we label students from the start, by their disabilities or what… >>>

I can personally relate to this, since I wear hearing aids in both ears. Before I had them, my husband would ask if I had heard certain things; I would say I did not, which made him concerned.I would also have to ask students, over and over, what they had said; we have all had the soft talkers, which made it that much harder to hear. Being in traffic, where you need to heard horns blowing or tires screaching to a halt, is also an important situation to have good hearing. Not being able to hear a collegue trying to… >>>

Yes, I agree about the technology being better; I have some students now, who automatically raise the zoom in Microsoft Office to 180%. I also purchased a small magnifying sheet, so those who needed it could borrow it. For those who are totally blind, totally in the dark, could not use a computer screen or keyboard unless in Braille. There are still audio recorders made and used; I think maybe a combination of technologies, along with people assitance, a blind person would make it through. [Yes, I am a baby boomer (55), and learned to type on a manual typewriter;… >>>

This questions made me think of a guy at the college I went to, for my junior and senior year; he was totally blind. He had a person with him who recorded the lecture, for him to listen to again later. Also, the chapters in the books were read to him; I'm not sure if he had Braille translations or not. Anyway, he went on to be in radio at a local station. In reference to accommodating lind student, I would be willing to have my lectures recorded. I would also find out how he has communicated in the past,… >>>

We have had students, over the years, who have needed medical attention. It seems that everyone on campus knows to call 911 for help; we also have a great medical dept.,usually with one or more nurse being on campus at one time. I, myself, have had to help and "coordinate" people into action, when a student needed it. The former head of our Medical dept. taught me so much about being calm, and taking control; watching her, during a couple of times helping a student, especially during a student's seizure, is what taught me that I could be of help.… >>>