Hi
Exactly. And there's a time and place for the
philosophical/political/moralising stuff. Surely it's important to
challenge it when it interferes with the search for strategies to
support those with disabilities?
Surya asked 'Am I missing something'. I feel that, in her eagerness to
castigate the non-PC, she was.
Regards
Peter
Faye Langston wrote:
> Of course everyone has the right to contribute! There are 2 separate
> issues here I feel that are being confused maybe? - the issue of what
> we feel as professionals in our own spheres constitute as a
> disability as far as the DSA process is concerned (and I know this
> differs from LEA to LEA) and then what each individual identifies
> themselves as - usually only students who feel they have a disability
> would book into a disability service in the first place???!
>
> Faye Langston Coventry University
>
> Imogen Bowers wrote:
>
>> Hello
>>
>> I actually think Surya makes a valid point and also one that is
>> constructive. Do we not all have a right to contribute, whatever
>> our opinion??
>>
>> Imogen Bowers
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: Peter Hill
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 11 June 2004 11:26 To:
>> [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: What qualifies as a
>> disability?
>>
>> Hi
>>
>> It is unfortunate that the presence of the bod on a 'soapbox' can
>> so easily intimidate others who might have a useful - constructive
>> - contribution to make.
>>
>> Still - it takes all sorts!
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Peter Hill
>>
>> Jameson,JM wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Oh dear. And I thought this list was an informal opportunity for
>>> all colleagues to quickly sound each other out in a
>>> non-judgemental, tolerant, empathetic way.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message----- From: Surya Shaffi
>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 10 June 2004 15:45 To:
>>> [log in to unmask] Subject: What qualifies as a
>>> disability?
>>>
>>> Am I missing something, or what exactly gives any of us the right
>>> to make a judgment as to what does/does not qualify as 'a
>>> disability' for an individual? Surely, if an individual has a
>>> physiological or sensory or learning impairment that creates
>>> barriers for him/her, and that makes him/her the potential target
>>> for discriminatory attitudes and practices as a result of that
>>> impairment, then that individual has the right to identify
>>> himself/herself as disabled?
>>>
>>> I don't think that the "I know one like that too" scenarios we've
>>> been hearing about is a valid means of legitimising an
>>> individual's right to identify themselves as a disabled person.
>>> This is also reverting to a medicalising approach to disability
>>> we've been striving for so long to get away from.
>>>
>>> Best wishes
>>>
>>> Surya
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jameson,JM"
>>> <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent:
>>> Thursday, June 10, 2004 2:24 PM Subject: Re: What qualifies as a
>>> disability?
>>>
>>>
>>> We have had two cases of this, this year and in each case, the
>>> student has been happy to take the exam in a smaller room with
>>> rest breaks and the understanding that they would either bring in
>>> a small hand towel or box of large tissues to cope as they
>>> usually do but without being quizzed about it.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message----- From: David Pollak
>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 10 June 2004 14:00 To:
>>> [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: What qualifies as a
>>> disability?
>>>
>>> I also know of a person with this. It is very disabling when it's
>>> bad, and stress makes it worse. The operation is quite invasive,
>>> has side effects itself, and is not all that sure of success I
>>> thought.
>>>
>>> I would say this is definitely a case for a scribe, although as I
>>> don't deal with DSA applications, I have no experience to quote.
>>>
>>>
>>> David Pollak De Montfort University
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message----- From: Quinn, Christine
>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 10 June 2004 13:51 To:
>>> [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: What qualifies as a
>>> disability?
>>>
>>>
>>> I have dealt with several cases such as this. No DSA, but we
>>> provided absorbant paper during exams for the student to keep
>>> drying their hands.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message----- From: Discussion list for disabled
>>> students and their support staff.
>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Katy Mann Sent: 10
>>> June 2004 22:33 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: What
>>> qualifies as a disability?
>>>
>>>
>>> I'm wondering if anybody has come across this before. A student
>>> has just contacted me saying she thinks she has a disability as
>>> she has hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating on her hands and feet)
>>> which makes writing difficult.
>>>
>>> She claims that she can't take medication for this because of the
>>> side effects and there is no operation for it. I know this is
>>> not the case as there is an operation which is usually 98%
>>> effective on curing the problem, at least on the hands.
>>>
>>> On the basis of this condition does anyone think she would be
>>> eligible for the DSA. My feeling it that it is highly unlikely,
>>> and, even if it were, apart from the recommendation for pens with
>>> rubber grips on them, any technical equipment is unlikely to be
>>> of any use as if the problem is that bad she could end up short
>>> circuiting it!
>>>
>>> In terms of any in house support that we have available, again, I
>>> don't think anything would be of particular benefit apart from
>>> perhaps the provision of a Scribe in exams but I think that even
>>> this in circumspect.
>>>
>>> While I recognise that it is an unpleasant condition to have to
>>> live with my feeling is that she is chancing her arm..or am I
>>> just too cynical...
>>>
>>> I would be very interested to hear what other people think.
>>>
>>> Katy
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
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