I have been fortunate to have a lot of understanding profs over the years the but i have had two who were BAD. One tried to reneg on his agreements with me and the univeristy disabilities office and make me take the exams in his office where he constanly watched me, he was convinced I was cheating. The other didnt believe in ADD and tried constantly to prove i was faking so he could get me expelled.

Anyway anyone else have anything like this?

P.S. I am writing a book about college life and am writing about prof who disobey the law

That's quite interesting. In my school, the prof does not know why you are registered with disability services, he/she just knows your name and that you are entitled to certain accommodations (if they directly involve him/her ... such as when you get extra time for a test). He/she has no way of finding out either (confidentiality). The only person who could tell him/her, is you. If anyone from disability or psych services gave out this type of info, I would have the right to sue their asses ... and the penalties are harsh (or so I hear). Also, I write in a private room (i.e., no one there but me), so the whole writing in the prof's room would not fly in my school. The prof just doesn't have that much power.

Justin- Where do u go to school? That is great, I love what your school does!

I just confronted a teacher about my spelling probs-sorry not exactly add realated. I told her I can not spell in english much less a forign language. I told her I obviously know the material, but I just cant spell it correctly. I feel like i am being punished bc i can't spell. I don't know what to do! i don't want to go to the disability office for this one class but it seems like that may be the only option.

I wish my professors were so bound by the law. Ours demended the right to refuse. In my school we have to fill out a accomedation agreement in order to get help for each class. The problem is the professor must co-sign the agreement for it to take effect, they also have a line to sign if they refuse to help you. This clears the professor according to the univeristy ADA lawyers. This enables the whole univeristy diability department and all to get off the hook and leaves you to fight by yourself.

I've never gone to the disability office at all. Should I? I was just diagnosed a month ago. I struggle in school big time and when I'd fall behind I would withdrawl from the class! It's such a waste of time and money to withdraw like that. Now that I know what is wrong I decided to tell my teacher but I waited longer than I should have because I was falling so behind. She was totally cool about it and gave me an extra week to take my test and did not count off for lateness on my other assignments.

Casper - check your private message ... I don't really want to give out that type of info on here (even though my school is huge ...you never know ;)). On another note, you should definitely check out what disability services can do for you.

Chronomancer - That seems really unfair!! :mad:

Casinowife - Yes, you should. I went through the same cycle of enrolling in courses and then dropping them. Wasted thousands of dollars that way. :faint: I don't know how it works in your school (if it's more like mine, or more like Chronomancer's), but you won't always have understanding profs ... the disability office can help you overcome that problem. Plus, they can get you other help. I know in my school I can get private tutors (one for each course you take), an ADHD coach, other therapists (although I'm really happy with my psychiatrist, so I'm not using that one) ... you also have access to note takers, more time for tests and exams, a private room in which to write your tests/exams (no distractions!! :)), breaks during tests/exams (gotta love being able to get up and walk around without worrying about wasting time!), a computer on which to type your tests (I don't use this one either) etc., etc. Having all of these things has helped me immensely. :)

Ideally, these matters ought to be specified in the syllabus given out on first day of class. Remember some profs fancy themselves to be divine. You can't expect accomodation from such without some effort.

Don't mean to sound cynical. But it's to your advantage to educate yourself on ADA and similar provisions. To rely solely on somebody employed by the college might be akin to letting the mouse guard the cheese. And then when you have a grievance you'll find yourself as the proverbial tallowlegged cat chasing the asbestos rat through hell.

Who are you addressing?

I was speaking generally. Some profs are great. But some seem to have no tolerance for students w/ disabilities.

I speak as someone who got his BA on the 10+ year plan.

Also, some guidance counselors are great. Some are not. That's why each person needs to know ADA provisions.

I apologize for the confusion. I am still working through some anger from my college days. I did not mean to vent in this thread.

Again, I apologize.

Best Regards,

>>I apologize for the confusion. I am still working through some anger from my college days. I did not mean to vent in this thread.<<

I dont mind. It the stories I am looking for.

Casinowife

I'd go and take the documentation, or a note from the person who diagnosed you, it makes it go smoother. I dont want to scare you off with this forum I had some wonderfully understanding professors. I wanted cases where Profs broke the laws in some insanely stupid way, or for some dumb reason.

I am wondering what are the problems that you guys have in school? Seriously. I just finished my BS and I did it in 4.5 years, the extra half a year due to needing two math classes before I could take the one that "counted" as college level. I cannot understand what I read for 90% of the written word out there. It is like reading a foriegn language. However, I never have used the disability office. I should add that I actually only got my "real diagnosis" a couple months ago. I have known I had a problem for years and years, but saw no need to go get a "label". My two boys both have ADHD and have their little learning snaffoos, but I attribute it to regular old developmental, find your nitch stuff.

I am really curious to know what kinds of problems you guys are having. I remember having tons of school problems, but always maintaining above a 2.75, and usually above 3.0. I just had very strict/abusive parents that pushed me beyond belief and would not accept failure or even average work.

My problem was trying to settle in on a major. I went to geology and couldnt hack it but kept going on till i switched to history. I have faced appathetic professors, out right hostile professors whp felt I didnt deserve to be there, A student body who looked at me as a curious play thing not a person, ect.

i will later post some stories from my book it will give you some idea.

My problem was trying to settle in on a major. I went to geology and couldnt hack it but kept going on till i switched to history. I have faced appathetic professors, out right hostile professors whp felt I didnt deserve to be there, A student body who looked at me as a curious play thing not a person, ect.

i will later post some stories from my book it will give you some idea.
I know exactly where you are coming from.

Sometimes professors and other students can be very hurtful. I want them to love me anyway, despite my difficulties, so i have decided to love them anyway, despite theirs.

If i can overlook the pain I may end up learning something. Thats if I can pay attention long enough ;)