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Dr. Marks directs research programs to empower people with disabilities through health promotion, health advocacy, and primary health care.

Can I Be a Nurse if I Have Concerns with Manual Dexterity or Have only One Hand?

Can I Be a Nurse if I Have Concerns with Manual Dexterity or Have One Hand? Absolutely! NOND has contact with nurses who have practiced as a nurse with one hand for over 25 years. Use the resources below and work with your college’s or university’s Disability Services Officer to request accommodations. Be creative when […]

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How Can I Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) if I Have Limited Mobility?

How Can I Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) if I Have Limited Mobility? Please explore our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. For assistance with the ADA, contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Technical Assistance Centers. Learning about the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 will help you to understand how the ADAAA

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Can I Be a Nurse if I Have Intermittent Conditions?

Can I Be a Nurse if I Have Intermittent Conditions? Absolutely, you can be a nurse if you have a chronic, intermittent health condition. If you have an episodic (intermittent) condition such as epilepsy, migraines, or fibromyalgia, you would be considered to have a disability if any of your major life activities are impaired when

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Can I Be a Nurse if I Have a Chronic Condition that Affects My Life Activities?

Can I Be a Nurse if I Have a Chronic Condition that Affects My Life Activities? Please explore our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. For assistance with the ADA, contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Technical Assistance Centers. Learning about the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 will help you to understand

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How Can I Master Clinical Skills if I Have Impaired Vision?

How Can I Master Clinical Skills if I Have Impaired Vision? Please explore our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. You may already know about national organizations providing assistance for people with impaired vision nfb.org/state-and-local-organizations and “Shedding Light on Nurses with Vision Loss.” The ADA Amendments specify that mitigating measures or

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What Jobs in Nursing Can I do if I Have Physical Limitations?

What Jobs in Nursing Can I do if I Have Physical Limitations? Please explore our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. For information about how to get a job or get through school, contact your State Vocational Rehabilitation Program. and Job Accommodation Network. There are more and more nursing jobs for

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If my school allows me to repeat an exam because I did not receive adequate accommodations for a learning disability, does this set a precedent so that all other students must get the same consideration?

If my school allows me to repeat an exam because I did not receive adequate accommodations for a learning disability, does this set a precedent so that all other students must get the same consideration? Explore our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. For protection, advocacy, and legal assistance, contact your

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Can I Be a Nurse if I Have a Learning Disability?

Can I Be a Nurse if I Have a Learning Disability? Please explore our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. For assistance with the ADA, contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Technical Assistance Centers. Learning about the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 will help you to understand how the ADAAA broadens coverage

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What Should I Do if Have a Disability that May Prevent Me from Becoming a CNA but a Nursing Program Requires that I Earn that Certification Before I Can Enter their Program?

What Should I Do if Have a Disability that May Prevent Me from Becoming a CNA but a Nursing Program Requires that I Earn that Certification Before I Can Enter their Program? Please explore our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. For assistance with the ADA, contact the Americans with Disabilities

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If I Have a Disability, Can I Be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?

If I Have a Disability, Can I Be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)? Please explore our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. First, it depends on whether you are qualified and on your disability. For example, if you need to take a blood pressure but can’t hear it, you can achieve

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