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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How will all these kids with “disabilities” actually work a job. [/quote]

Are their jobs where people can use computers with word prediction software? Are there jobs where people can use calculators?  Are there jobs where co-workers look over something before you send it out? Are there jobs where people can use ear buds or head phones?  Are there jobs that allow workers to use ergonomic chairs?

Those are the kinds of accommodations my DC needs. There are plenty of jobs for him. Will he be a surgeon? no.  Will he be a novelist?  probably not- but they have editors. Will he be a bicycle courier?  nope. Will he have some sort of math/science geek job?  Probably.

He has a rather profound form of dyslexia and dysgraphia. They are disabilities.  No need for the quotes.  But he also has a math and science brain that is superb. He has a thirst for knowledge and a tenacity that makes him work hard to get things done.  He will be able to find a place where his strengths are needed and his challenges are mitigated.  Just like the rest of us.  [/quote]

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