Intern Abilities Profile

Ken D.

Intern background / history:
Ken is a junior in college. He is outgoing. He likes to work without much assistance and is independent in most situtations. He needs assistance for lab-oriented teaching experiences. Special effort should be placed on providing a good room orientation as Ken is blind and uses a cane for mobility. He reads Braille.

Equipment: (Job equipment, protective clothing, chemicals)
Equipment needs to provide speech output for his computer. Also provide Braille markers on files and storage drawers.

Task/Assignment:
Actively participating in a student teaching practicum.

Environment: (fumes, odors, dust, temperature, noise, group-work)
Working in a group is a good strategy as long as group members help maximize Ken's participation.

Physical Challenges

Other: Physical orientation.

Accommodations Needed

A thorough classroom / school facility orientation should be conducted including all safety aspects of the facility. Emergency evacuation should be addressed.
Classroom layout should remain constant.
Work area should be uncluttered.

Options and Resources

Vision specialist for access and mobility concerns. Contact State Department of Services for the Blind.
Talk with student teacher about school layout and emergency procedures.

Sensory Challenges

Blind.

Accommodations Needed

Provide Braille labels on equipment drawers.
Provide good verbal descriptions of visual objects.
Team with a responsible teacher.
Give extra time to complete job assignments due to slower Braille reading speed.
Provide assistance with some manipulatives.
Provide computer with Braille and speech output.

Options and Resources

Talk with student teacher about best accommodations for specific activities.
Work with computer specialist to adapt computer to meet vision needs.

Cognitive Challenges
Not applicable.

Accommodations Needed
Not applicable.

Options and Resources
Not applicable.

Physical, Sensory, & Cognitive Issues and Challenges

Physical Issues
Think of the required physical aspects of the task. What will make the environment accessible, keep the student safe and allow him/her to be an active participant? What lab equipment must be manipulated?

Physical Challenges

lift / carry
stamina/ endurance
push/pull
Knee/squat
reach
repetitive tasks
fine motor: pinch / grasp
fine motor: manipulate/ maneuver
gross motor
sit in chair
walk / stand
balance
bend / twist
stoop / crouch
other

Sensory Issues
Think of room temperature, noise, fumes, dust, odors, allergies. Also consider the ability to speak and/or communicate, and the visual aspects of task or assignments.

Sensory Challenges

vision
hearing
touch
smell
taste
oral communication
temperature
fumes
external stimuli
Lighting
other

Cognitive Issues
Is the assignment done with a group, partner or individually? What memory & communication skills are needed? What is the level of complexity of the task.

Cognitive Challenges

short term memory
long term memory
task complexity
reading
writing
spelling
string of numbers (math)
paying attention
visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learner.
self-esteem / advocacy issues
behavior issues / acting out
other

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