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-->>>>>>> Next Section <<<<<<< Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII I teach at a university and was dxed with PD 8 years ago. When my meds are off I am essentially a zombie, but the first day of class I purposely do not take any medication until just before class. I spend about half of the first class talking about the course (Office Automation and End User Computing) and the other half talking about PD (no extra charge!) The students can see what the symptoms are and I stress those that may affect my teaching--such as a monotone voice. (I tell the students that if I should put myself to sleep please wake me up), During the course of the semester, I use my PD as an example of some of the things taught in the course. I use neurotransmitters as an example of a communications system interface. When I am discussing "gold standard" tests I point out that some are not practical such as the lewy body test for PD (which can only be done as an autopsy). My discussion on problem solving contains examples of how PWP adjust to and compensate for their disabilities. I also stress the importance of ergonomics in designing workstations, especially for people with disabilities. These are just a few of the ways I use myself as an example. How long will I continure to teach? As long as my students can learn from me. I have transparencies for all my lectures so I don't have to write on the blackboard plus I use a lot of classroom discussion. My department has assigned a grader to grade projects and exams for me. I am seeing an occupational speach therapist to work on maintaining an effective speaking voice. Of course, your situation may be different than mine but I am sure you could adapt some of my techniques. Bruce 55/8 Sinemet CR & Pramipexole * Experience is what enables us to recognize a mistake the next time we make it *