We also had a student that has offered some strategies related to colour blindness but more to the use of a computer and viewing graphs etc online http://www.lexdis.ecs.soton.ac.uk/strategy/73 I also came across this blog http://www.colblindor.com/2008/07/09/color-blindness-in-medical-jobs/ which as links to article on Colour vision deficiency in the medical profession.
Best wishes E.A.
Mrs E.A. Draffan
Learning Societies Lab,
ECS, University of Southampton,
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Subject: Re: Colour blindness/medical students
Hi Angela,
One of our colour-blind students did an SSM specifically about colour
blindness in medical students, although he was actually at the end of
his course when we met and hadn't had much of a chance to engage with
the disability support service.
However, he did leave me with some resources you might find useful.
Might have to chat to the (ex) student first to see if he's happy to
have it distributed.
Regards,
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Michael Woodman
Disabilities Coordinator
Registry, Hunter Wing,
St. George's, University of London,
Cranmer Terrace, Tooting,
SW17 0RE.
www.sgul.ac.uk/disability
Tel: 020 8725 0143
Fax: 020 8725 0841
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Angela Merryweather wrote:
> I have a question from our Disability Adviser here at Keele as follows:
>
> This is my question
>
> I have first year medical student who has colour blindness. He has
> always managed with help from peers. His ability to identify microbes
> etc depends on light and shade and this is causing him problems in the
> microscope practicals. Has anyone experience of supporting a student
> with colour blindness, particularly in accessing medicine.
>
>
> Thankyou
>
> Maureen Cook
> Disability Adviser
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>
> Please respond to Angela Merryweather below
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> Angela Merryweather
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> Centre for Learning and Student Support
> 01782 733995
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Michael Woodman
Disabilities Coordinator
Registry, Hunter Wing,
St. George's, University of London,
Cranmer Terrace, Tooting,
SW17 0RE.
www.sgul.ac.uk/disability
Tel: 020 8725 0143
Fax: 020 8725 0841
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