Case Study:
Roberta and Writing Assignments
History:
My name is Roberta and I’m studying psychology. I’m hoping to
transfer to Cal State Northridge and get a Master’s degree in
Marriage and Family Counseling.
I have quadriplegia (sometimes referred to in recent years as
tetraplegia) and I use a power wheelchair. I also have very limited
functional use of my arms and hands.
Access Issues:
Exams and papers take me a long time and I’m often exhausted. It’s
pretty hard for me to hold a pen or pencil for a long time.
Although I have a power wheelchair, it still takes me a long time to
get from class to class. I take a ride service called Access but
they are often late for my pick up.
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