Re: computerdisc-l: Handicapped student

[Shannon and Kimmy Eubanks <eubanks@telepak.net>]

I would like to know the responses that were given to Patti.  They may not be helpful to everyone, but they may give everyone some ideas.  So, it might be a good idea that when advice is given, it is given to everyone.

 

Just a suggestion.

 

Kimmy

Loyd Star

----- Original Message -----

From: Patti Flint

To: Computerdisc-l@Lists.MsState.Edu

Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 3:52 PM

Subject: computerdisc-l: Handicapped student

Thanks to all who responded to my call for advice.  From what little I saw of him today during just an introduction I don't think he has enough use of even one hand to do the one hand typing but the pencil as a pointer might just be the answer.  I think I may even have to get a higher table so his chair will fit under.  I will just have to wait and see when he actually attends class tomorrow.  I know I will have to make many allowances ....like how can he type business letters etc.  hmmm  I am not sure he will be able to handle a mouse either but maybe the pencil eraser on a touch pad would help.  Thanks for letting me just think this through out loud.  You know it sometimes really helps to put your ideas down "on paper".

 

Patti

Batesville Jr. High