Multiple Sclerosis Case Study Essay

Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disease that affects the central nervous system. MS is a disabling disease that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and the rest of the body. MS destroys myelin, which is a protein that protects nerve cells, and when myelin is destroyed, signals travelling through the nerve cells are interrupted or delayed (Carter-Batiste, 2013). Mr. John Smith will be a new employee on our campus, and he will serve as one of our assistant principals. Mr. Smith, is an experienced administrator, that will be starting in the fall, and he has multiple sclerosis. MS has caused Mr. Smith to lose his ability to walk and he has limited movement of his arms and hands. To move around, Mr. Smith uses a motorized wheelchair or scooter. As principal of our campus, I want to make sure that Mr. Smith has everything he needs to do his job effectively. There are several things in the building I need to check, as well as the different assistive technology that will enable Mr. Smith to do his job as an assistant principal.
Mr. Smith is will improve our campus learning environment and I want to make sure he has the necessary tools, to do his job. One of the first things I need to do is make sure our campus meets ADA requirements. For example, our doorways need to adhere to ADA standards so a wheelchair or motorized scooter can fit through the opening. Furthermore, our faculty restroom will need to be accessible and have the necessary railing installed on the wall. Mr. Smith is very sensitive to the heat so the air conditioning in his office will need to be set at a lower temperature. I have consulted with Mr. Smith about the different accommodations we can do on campus, and he was very supportive and excited to start his new