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What Do I Do if I Feel I Have Been Discriminated Against Because of My Disability? Please explore our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. For protection, advocacy, and legal assistance, contact your state National Disability Rights Network. Be sure to click on your state so that you get relevant and …

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What Steps Do I Take When I Need Help with Disability Questions? If you’re reading this FAQ, you already know about NOND, the “voice of disability in nursing.” You can start by exploring our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. NOND board members welcome the opportunity to speak with you if …

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How Can I Understand my Legal Rights as a Person with a Disability?The first step to understanding your legal rights is to do your homework. You can start by exploring our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. Information from the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, can be found at …

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What Do I Do if I Have Test Anxiety? Remember that you must document your disability with your school’s Disability Services Office in order to receive accommodations. You will work with the Disability Services Office and faculty to identify helpful accommodations such as additional time or a separate test-taking environment. The American with Disabilities Act …

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Do I Have to be Academically Qualified to Enter a Nursing Program, Even if I Have a Disability? Yes, you must be academically qualified. Nursing requires a solid foundation in the humanities, social sciences, and biological sciences, among others, and you will need to come to your nursing program well-prepared in these areas. If you …

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