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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 > > > -- Peter Hill 01905 391547 [log in to unmask] www.study-pro.com