Directions: Each case contains information about an individual with a particular disability, including such variables as diagnosis, social/psychological/family factors, or vocational goal. In some cases, information may be vague, irrelevant, or nonexistent. In your answers, you may create your own information to fill in any gaps, as long as you do not change the stated aspects of the case. Students will submit a 1 to 2-page case study.
You may use information from course materials, textbooks, the Internet, or other resources to assist you in completing the cases, but do not collaborate with other students. Answer all questions in your own words.
Writing up your answers:
Use person-first language. Points will be deducted for failure to use person-first language. See Lesson 1 for a review of person-first language.
1. In order to earn full credit for each case, keep the following in mind:
- Evaluate each case holistically. Don’t focus on the diagnostic label alone.
- Be creative, problem-solve, generate solutions/ideas;
- Answer the questions in complete sentences, providing as much detail as possible. As you evaluate and write up each case, use the facts that are provided to help you tell the story of the person’s current situation and future possibilities.
**CASE QUESTION:**
Mrs. L is a professional computer programmer, that is 42 years of age, who lost her sight due to diabetic retinopathy. Mrs. L currently resides in the Midwest with her husband and teenage son. Mrs. L has to travel 25 miles to and from work everyday, and there is no public transportation like buses available to her.
- Which factors and issues would you consider regarding Ms. L’s loss of vision and her employment?
- Which specific assistive devices or other accommodations might Ms. L require?
- Which type of services might be helpful to Ms. L to assist her optimal level of independence?
***The website I attached below is for our class textbook, please use this as ONE of the sources for the case study. Below is also my username and password to log in. Once logged in, it is the book under the “Active” tab: Medical and Psychological Aspects of Chronic Illness and Disabilities, Sixth Edition****
https://www2.jblearning.com/my-account/login
- Username: tseion.*******************
- Password: Orange2222$