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Daily Digest Archive for March 11, 2003

Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHRISTIE O. IN WA
I am wondering if anyone can tell me which ivy leagues are known for
their good design program? Or if anyone else knows any other schools that
are known for their good design program. I am not sure if R.I.T.
(Rochester Institute of Technology) would be one of the best schools that
I should consider if I am interested in majoring in design, graphic
design to be specific. That is I am hard of hearing and I need to
consider issues such as making sure that I will be provided a sign
language interpreter and yet given the best education possible while I
can still be exposed to deaf culture as a support group.

March 11, 2003
A: FROM MENTOR JOAN LUSK IN RI
The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) ensures that colleges and
universities provide help to students who have trouble hearing,
seeing, walking, etc. You should look at schools that offer the good
design programs you want, but also ask what sort of support services
they provide. Here at Brown I know we've provided signers,
note-takers, hearing aids and so on; one dyslexic student completed
his PhD in Applied Mathematics using voice-recognition software we
provided to write his dissertation - a feat that amazes me! Ask if
there is a group of deaf or hard-of-hearing students on campus.
We've had classes offered in ASL, but I don't know if deaf students
were involved, perhaps as instructors. The law is on your side -
assume that your chosen university will make "reasonable
accomodation" to your needs.
Best wishes -JL
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March 10, 2003
A: FROM MENTOR MAMIE MOY IN TX
The premier university for deaf sudents is Gallaudet University. This
is a liberal arts university offering sound undergraduate programs
preparing students for graduate studies. Look at the web site for
more information. www.gallaudet.edu. Good luck.

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