computerdisc-l: Handicapped Students

Michelle,
I have a boy in my class who can only use his index finger of his right hand. He uses it to press the space bar and enter while typing all other keys with his left hand. I was able to get a book from our vocational resource teacher for one-handed typing. I can't remember the name of the book. I'll try to remember to write it down at school tomorrow and send it to you. He is now up to 25 cwam! I told him that he would not be held responsible for 30 cwam, but he is determined to make it. I think he will! He also has a slightly deformed shoulder, but he plays of the junior high football team! He can use the mouse with his right hand by the hardest. It amazes me.

Mitzi Still
Batesville Junior High

-----Original Message-----
From: Michelle Taylor <mtaylor@network-one.com>
To: computerdisc-l@Lists.MsState.Edu <computerdisc-l@Lists.MsState.Edu>
Date: Tuesday, March 23, 1999 6:57 PM
Subject: computerdisc-l: Computer Discovery SPED students

>Does anyone have suggestions on how to "adapt" our curriculum to teach a
>student with one of his/her arms and hands paralyzed? I have been
>informed today during an IEP meeting that next fall I will have a
>student who is paralyzed in one extremity. I have been told that they
>will be in my class and that I have to adapt the curriculum accordingly
>as well as buy any needed equipment to teach them with. They also will
>have approximately 40-50% completion goals. Please help with
>suggestions!
>
>Thanks!
>
>mtaylor@network-one.com