If it helps, two of our PhD graduates were dyslexic, both fiercely
independent and adamant that they would succeed, which they both did, one
refusing even to let me know of her dyslexia [I found out by accident after
she graduated], the other I knew about, but she wanted it kept quiet.
Both were very successful students, and I make a point of mentioning them to
any undergrads who turn up worrying that dyslexics have no place at
university - and more than one have been told that by their teachers!
Dr. John S Conway
Disability Officer
Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, Glos. GL7 6JS
Phone +44 (0) 1285 652531 ext 2234
Fax +44 (0) 1285 650219
http://www.royagcol.ac.uk/~john_conway/
<http://www.royagcol.ac.uk/~john_conway/>
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From: carolyn and stuart morris [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 3:48 PM
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Subject: Re: Success story
I'd like to echo and follow up Mary Eld, and suggest colleagues try
their
University Career Development Units for success stories, and for
feedback
on how students have overcome/got around barriers in the employment
market .
Differences between individuals notwithstanding, careers services
find
citing examples helpful to students and in challenging employer
attitudes.
Researching and disseminating info on good practice is part of
the role
of
the Association of Graduate Careers Services' Disability Development
Network, which your institution's careers aervice will know about.
Carolyn Morris
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