I go by what the student suggests and this particular student liked to work
that way.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "ea" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 7:10 PM
Subject: Re: MEand use of a laptop in bed.


> Please forgive me for adding a note to the last e-mail regarding use of a
> laptop in bed - please watch this one - if it is essential think about an
> over bed table or laptop tray to prevent over heating. An recent idea is
the
> 'Lapinator' which can be found at Pocket PC solutions
> http://www.pocketpc-solutions.co.uk/lapinator+.htm
>
>
> Best Wishes E.A.
>
> Mrs E.A. Draffan
> Assistive Technologist
> Mobile: 07976 289103
> http://www.emptech.info
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sharron Sturgess
> Sent: 15 December 2005 17:21
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: ME
>
>
> Hello David
>
> I have been supporting quite a high number of students with ME this year
and
> I can outline the sorts of things Loughborough has put in place.
>
> Appropriate accommodation, often catered (to save energy on shopping and
> cooking for oneself), near to department (so they can get back to their
room
> for a rest in the day), and ensuit (sharing a bathroom is often not
> appropriate for various reasons).  We have even managed to claim the
> difference in cost between en suit and wash hand basin from their DSA.
>
> Equipment, quite often a lap top is recommended so they can work in bed.
> Dragon to save energy on typing, and Text Help for one lad who likes to
rest
> in the dark and have stuff read out to him!
>
> Non medical helpers Note taker who also go when student is ill (as those
> with ME are more prone to be), support worker for help in the library
> (lugging books about and the like) and reader for putting books onto tape
> (to listen to in the dark!)
>
> Exam considerations, rest breaks, extra time, use of scribe and /or
reader,
> and allowed food and drink during exam.
>
> We have also got to the point with one student where we have negotiated
part
> time study on full time course (has all sorts of implications for loans
and
> fees help so you have to be careful with this one) and there is always the
> option of alternative methods of assessment.
>
> A lot of what needs to be put in place is conserving energy so they can
> optimise studying potential.
>
> Hope that gives you some ideas.  Will take a look at your web site soon as
> well - promise!
>
> Best Wishes
>
> Sharron Sturgess, Loughborough Uni
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: David Pollak <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 2:17 PM
> Subject: ME
>
>
> Colleagues
>
>
>
> I have a colleague here whose daughter has severe ME/chronic fatigue
> syndrome and wishes to go to university.
>
> I'd be grateful for information on the kind of reasonable
> adjustments being offered to such students, in terms of learning and
> teaching, at other universities.
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
> David Pollak
>
> De Montfort University
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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