Study Aboard: Disabled Student Services

I studied abroad in the fall of 2004. I studied abroad in the country; England, United Kingdom.

Before going  over to the United Kingdom; I organized with both universities my disabled student services needs.

In England; I had tutoring sessions.

If papers were due on Wednesday, I had till Friday to turn in my paper. I had tutoring and review sessions of my papers to fit the different english styles of writing.

Study Abroad: Test Taking

In England; I had tutoring sessions and extra time on tests. My extra time on tests consisted of .5 more time added.

example) If test time for class was 1 hour. I got 1.5 hours to complete the test.

San Diego State University: Disabled Student Services: Test Taking

Test taking for finals and for regular course tests helped me to do my best. I did this for every test possible.

I recieved time and a half to take tests. Meaning; if a test was 1 hour long; I got 1.5 hours to take the test.

Finals were two hours long. Therefore; I got four hours to take my finals. A few times throughout four years; I did take the full four hours. 

Sometimes my tests were at different times; not at class time due to the hours I needed or other requirements.

I took tests in a seperate room monitored by a proctor. The proctor was outside my room for test and watched me take the tests.

Finals; I sometimes was in a room with several other students taking their tests too. The demand for assistance to take tests was higher.

Process:

I order to have this opportunity-I had a folder for my tests and forms that my professors had to fill out and agree to let me take the test in a seperate monitored room. This had to be set-up one week prior to taking the test.

I went to the Disabled Student Services office to sign in for tests and then the procotor would go get my test from the professor.

I would get set-up and start the test.

I ended the test and the proctor took my test and sent it to the professor/department/teacher assistant to grade my paper.

Time to get my grade back:

Sometimes; I would get my grade back at the same times as though that took it in class. Other times; I did not and recieved it a few days later. 

The blackboard program helped me to get my test grades back a lot faster. The program was implemented my junior year of college.

Process:
I order to have this opportunity-I had a folder for my tests and forms that my professors had to fill out and agree to let me take the test in a seperate monitored room. This had to be set-up one week prior to taking the test.

I went to the Disabled Student Services office to sign in for tests and then the procotor would go get my test from the professor.

I would get set-up and start the test.

I ended the test and the proctor took my test and sent it to the professor/department/teacher assistant to grade my paper.

Time to get my grade back:

Sometimes; I would get my grade back at the same times as though that took it in class. Other times; I did not and recieved it a few days later.

The blackboard program helped me to get my test grades back a lot faster. The program was implemented my junior year of college.

High School: Disabled Student Services: 9th-12th Grade

Test Taking:
I had the opportunity to take my tests in a room that a Disabled Student Services Teacher monitored my test taking.

This helped me and enabled me to take the tests with the time and concentration needed to succeed.

Application for Colleges:

The Disabled Student Services group helped me with my application to San Diego State University. All helped with the paperwork for the San Diego State University Disabled Student Services application with the application to attend the college.

Junior High: Disabled Student Services: 6th-8th Grade

I had many resources in Northbrook, IL.

Reading Class:

I went to turtoring with a few other students and read aloud the books/assignments.

Writing Class:
I had writing class that overviewed writing.

This course helped me improve my writing skills. I am glad I was in this class.

Study Period/Help Period:
I met with a teacher to review any items of any periods (class courses) that I needed assistance in. In a sense; this is why I value tutoring and the reasoning behind the need for it.

SAT Test

I took this two times. My two tests scores were averaged for the score I provided to schools I applied too.

I did not take these two tests in a seperate room. However; I should have. I believe my score would have been higher and that I was not able to fully concentrate.

Keyboards on Notebooks/Netbooks/ MacBooks

The keyboards on those three electronics is easy/maintain an ability to write 30-40 words per minute.

The keyboard is small enough like my one-hand keyboard to move my hand freely throughout the board. 

Benefits: Disabled Student Services

-included Tutoring
-High Tech Center
-test taking in a seperate room

Enrollment: Ungrad: Disabled Student Services

My application of enrollment for my San Diego State University, ungrad was admitted to include the Disabled Student Services Program.

Several paperwork was submitted to provide information/documentation for the reason/need of the Disabled Student Services program.

Education: Funding: Undergrad

The Department of Rehabilition, California paid for my junior and senior year of college at San Diego State University.

The department paid for was my parking, books, and tuition.
This was one of the greatest gifts that I could ever have.

In order to qualify; meetings occured, paper work was filled out, and tests were completed.

Keyboards on Notebooks/Netbooks/ MacBooks/Laptops

These type of keyboards work with my inability to use two-hands and only use one-hand.

I type about 30-40 words per minute.

My abllity to type 30-40 words per minute is using on-hand with these type of keyboards as well as my one-hand keyboard.

Typing: One-hand keyboard

I use a one hand keyboard that is half the size of a normal keyboard.  I also have a different mouse that is used with the one-hand keyboard.

The keyboard and mouse were provided to me by The Department of Rehabilitation in the state of California.

This is the first time that I ever purchased or was aware of a one-hand keyboard.

This has made my life a lot eaiser. I am very happy I found a tool to help with my inability to use two hands with a regular keyboard.

Music Therapy

Music Therapy is one of the most important ways for me to accomplish projects/goals.

I listen to music consistently. Unfortunately for others; it can be a repeat of the same songs. Therefore; I need to watch what I play, if others can hear.

Artist: Celine Dion...

Yes; it helps me to accomplish goals/projects.
The songs that she sings also calm me down and help my focus go towards project/goal.

No; not the "My heart will go on" but two songs from the decade cd.
My old roommates will inform you; I listen to the same cd round after round.

website link

http://www.winandyin-uteristrokefoundation.org/

Address for Foundation

Address:
Winandy In-Uteri Stroke Foundation
Post Office Box 500092
San Diego, CA 92150

Preventing: the PSA Affect

I have learned after this weekend with practice-you can learn how to alter or create a less of an affect of the PSA.

Meaning: Practice how to alter your emotions by thinking of different things, having kleenex and or tactic to calm down so the crying is not uncontrollable...

Another way; as a bridesmaid; as one of the other bridesmaids stated; "think of the money that you just spent; you do not want to waste it".

Laughing: PSA

I have laughing PSA too.

MBA Law Course Presentation:

I was giving a presentation and had to stop because I was laughing uncontrollably. This was in 2009. Therefore; I did not know about my PSA at that time. The laughing lasted for at least five minutes and I had to remove myself from the group to control my uncontrolable laugh.

I finished the presentation.

The laughing PSA can as well be an embarrasement.

Crying: PSA

Being a bridesmaid with PSA:

I learned with one of my closest friends weddings in 2010; I cry uncontrollably if a certain and my PSA will implement.

I also learned with one of my sister's weddings in 2011 that I have PSA as a I cried again uncontrollably.

This past weekend; August 18, I prepared and practiced not crying to walk down the aisle for my best friend's wedding. It worked... I held my crying in for her walk down the aisle.

Living with crying PSA is a little bit of an embarrasement. I only realized that I had this last year. However; this has been affecting me since I was little.

PSA: Learning how to work with it

I read Stroke Connection several months ago. I realized at that time that I had PSA.
PSA is were a survivor will cry or laugh uncontrollably. This is something that has been a struggle for me all my life.

Network for Good Account Set Up

I am in the process of setting up an account for Network for Good. This should be complete by the end of the day.

2010: San Diego Chapter: Go Red Movement

February 12, 2010 at Hotel Del Coronado. 

I was honored as a survivor through the program. The honor was a page spread of the 944 Photo Shoot and Magazine article presented as the "San Diego Women of Go Red".

San Diego State University: Disabled Student Services: High Tech Center

I was on the cover of a brochure for the Disabled Student Services; High Tech Center at San Diego State University. This was in 2003-2004. Nalalini, the High Tech Employee was one of my biggest motivators/mentors.

Artsbeat:2010: Event Committee Member

This event was held in North Park, San Diego, Mosaic Wine Bar for the Children's Cardiology Foundation. The event was in October of 2010.

Pet Therapy: My first dog, Muffy

Muffy was my first dog. I felt a connection to her and remember that at a young age, knowing I needed a dog/horse around me for therapy. I used to go and sleep next to Muffy most nights of the week. I used to play with her all the time and enjoy the company of a great dog!

Horse Therapy

I have been riding horses since I was two years old. The first picture is me at two years old on a horse led by my Mom. The second photo is of me with my favorite horse, Dancer. I attended horsebackriding camp for six years with some close friends in Wisconsin. The picture was taken at the camp.

Pet Therapy: My dog, Bealla

I got my dog, Bealla, (pronounced-Bay-a) in February of 2010. She was ten months old. She has been one of the best therapies for me. I am a lot calmer, less stressed and it is a true statement-dogs sense when something is wrong. She is one of my best friends and helps me go through life. She is not certified. However; having her around provides what I need through my stroke affects in life.

May: 2012: San Diego Strike Out Stroke

On Tuesday, May 1, 2012: I, along with several other survivors were honored at the San Diego Padre Game. The ame focused on; Strike Out Stroke. We, the survivors were honored with a purple pin and a t-shirt. Major Jerry Sanders of San Diego marked the 1st of May, as San Diego's Stroke Day. The name is; Strike out Stroke. All major hospitals were present for the event coming together to honor, individuals such as myself, caregivers etc....

2009: San Diego Brain Injury Foundation "Walk for Thought"

2007: San Diego Rock N Roll Marathon

Upcoming 2012: San Diego Heart Walk

2011: San Diego Heart Walk

2010: San Diego Heart Walk

2009: San Diego Heart Walk

2008: San Diego Heart Walk

2006: San Diego Heart Walk

2009: Volunteer: Golf Tournament: San Diego Brain Injury Foundation

I volunteered for the day to help out at the San Diego Brain Injury Foundation Golf Tournament. The golf tournament was held at the Rancho Bernardo Golf Course.

2012: San Diego Brain Injury Foundation; "Walk for Thought"

2012: Walk for Thought: Committee Member

2011: Walk for Thought Committee Member

2011: San Diego Brain Injury Foundation "Walk for Thought"

2011: San Diego Brain Injury Foundation "Walk for Thought"

2010: San Diego Brain Injury Foundation "Walk for Thought"