In sessions that extend longer than one hour, the interpreter may require a short break to maintain proficiency in interpreting. Students should let you know at the beginning of the semester if they will need assistance during an emergency. Students who use wheelchairs should NOT use the elevators but should wait for assistance to safely exit the building. Contact the Director of Safety and Security, ext. LAP encourages students with seizure disorders to inform their instructors about what should be done if a seizure occurs during class time.
Seizures happen when there is a sudden electrical discharge in the brain.
Each individual has a unique reaction. A seizure can be a relatively slight reaction, such as a short lapse in attention, or a more severe reaction know as a grand mal, which involves convulsions. Seizure disorders are generally controlled by medication, so the possibility of a seizure in the classroom is rare. Ease the student to the floor and open the collar of the shirt. You cannot stop a seizure.