Re: Special needs students and passwords

[Brandon Payne <payneb () SVCC EDU>]

Here's what I've done in the past:

In the computer lab that the student has class in, one computer would be the
designated machine for that student only (other students could use the
machine if they wanted to). That machine would have a larger 22" widescreen
lcd, with a larger resolution. I would create a new login called
Accessibility. In the past, I've had no password with this account and
another time, with a password (the instructor was responsible for logging in
that user account). Those requirements were specific to the student at the
time. I would use Windows Magnify or Jaws. Whichever the student chose.

I've also had an instance where using one of our lab machines just wasn't
enough. So that student opted to use their own laptop instead. Which in the
long run ended up being easier. However, you then have to worry about
printing, MS Office, etc

I would base the students needs from what our Student Needs Coordinator
described would be "feasible." And it really depends on the situation.

Hope this helps,

-- 
Brandon Payne
Technical Support Specialist
Information Services
Sauk Valley Community College


On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 11:44 PM, Stewart James <Stewart.James () vu edu au>wrote:

>  Hi all,
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> I have had a question about relaxing password restrictions for special
> needs students. Some suffer shakiness, memory loss and other special
> requirements.
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> How are other institutes handling access for those students:
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> ·         Where reliably entering  passwords is an issue?
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> ·         Short term memory retention may be an issue?
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> Thanks,
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> Stewart
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> *Stewart James, CISSP*
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