Guest guest Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 , Excellent detailed advice. I am sure it will be helpful to any of our " student " members. Aren't some of these things related to Colleges and Universities attempts to meet the Americans with Disabilites Act? Besides, it is the RIGHT thing to do. Tom > Most schools have a policy on this type of situation. In the > case of a disability or a disabling condition, you can get a > notetaker, have classes and books recorded for you, get extra time on > exams, get extended deadlines on papers, and so on. Don't be afraid to > ask for extra help; college is daunting enough without carrying the > entire Still's disease load on your own shoulders. > in Maine > > . > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Yes, exactly right, Tom. > > , > > Excellent detailed advice. I am sure it will be helpful to any of > our " student " members. Aren't some of these things related to Colleges > and Universities attempts to meet the Americans with Disabilites Act? > Besides, it is the RIGHT thing to do. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 , I just saw some of your emails and I wanted to encourage you to pursue getting help from the office of disabilities from your school. My daughter is at the University of Texas and had to set all that up last year. There were a huge help. At stated by other members. she was given note takers, parking assistance, but the most helpful was she was not penalized if she could not make it to class on certain days. They were incredible. Every college is different but you should get quite a bit of help. Lea Subject: JUSTIN To: Stillsdisease Date: Thursday, August 14, 2008, 12:42 AM , you should also let your professors know (if you feel comfortable doing that--if not, you can have your advisor or the office of students with special needs send them information) . I'm an English teacher at a small college, and last year one of my students starting falling apart mid-semester. She missed classes, turned in late papers, and started leaving class early. When I pulled her aside and asked her what was going on, she explained that she had been going through chemotherapy all semester and was having a hard time keeping up--and she APOLOGIZED for turning in late work! I was floored, honestly. Once I knew the situation, I could make some accommodations for her. Most schools have a policy on this type of situation. In the case of a disability or a disabling condition, you can get a notetaker, have classes and books recorded for you, get extra time on exams, get extended deadlines on papers, and so on. Don't be afraid to ask for extra help; college is daunting enough without carrying the entire Still's disease load on your own shoulders. in Maine > > Hey everyone > > > Sorry I haven't been real active in responding to people. Don't worry, > I do read them and keep y'all in mind! =) > > I'm scared about college, though. My college is three hours away from > my Parent's home (where I stay on breaks and in the summertime). > Especially if I start physical therapy, I don't know if I can handle > the distance and energy. Last year I missed many classes due to > fatigue and pain. > . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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