Once I went to class while not feeling well bc of the attendance policy. We had to give presentations in this course on Lores and Legends. I tried to sit through a talk on the myths behind vampirism and got super sick. 1/4
Because I don't deal well with stories/images/narratives about blood after almost dying post brain surgery. I went into the hall for air, my prof yelled at me for leaving the room, and then I woke up in his arms after having passed out in the hallway. 2/4
After that my accommodations were met regarding flexible attendance. But it could all have been avoided. Promoting trigger warnings, allowing students alt assignments if they miss class, or allowing students to step out of the room during class would have kept me safer. 3/4
I was expected to refuse to use my accommodations, expected to sit through traumatic content, and accommodations were only implemented after a serious issue. Flexible class design matters. Students shouldn't have to make themselves sick to get a fair grade. 4/4 #AcademicChatter
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