<p>I want to ask a certain teacher for a letter of recommendation (for my summer program apps), but I have a problem. He recently lost part of his finger (I think it's on his dominant hand, too if I remember correctly). His entire hand is wrapped up (and arm in sling- previous injury, same side).Therefore, it might be very difficult to type/ write out the rec letter. I feel bad asking him to write one, but I really don't know who else to ask. He would write a VERY good letter (he constantly tells me how excellent of a student I am; I would say he could provide unique insight to what kind of student I am, too) and teaches the subject that the summer programs are focusing on. I'm not sure what to do. Any suggestions?</p>
<p>Bump. I feel as though my title sucks at attracting thread readers… And apparently the ones who read it didn’t have an answer. Please help?</p>
<p>People write every day. I’m sure this won’t be the first time he’s had to write/type something after the accident…presumably he’s already figured out something (i.e. having someone else type what he says).</p>
<p>He was writing today I guess, but it took him a long time to just write five words, and I doubt he would be able to type it without “pecking” with the other hand. Both of these would take a long time and I would feel like a burden. Should I just ask and let him decide if he’s up to it? He is the kind of the person that doesn’t say no, at least in my experience with him, even though it might be a major inconvenience.</p>
<p>Just ask him. Try to make it in a way that he feels it’s okay to say no if he really isn’t up for it. Don’t sacrifice your application without trying. if he can’t do it he’ll tell you. He is an adult & I’m sure he knows his limits. I doubt that he’ll be able to get by teaching w/o writing I’m sure he has had/ will have to figure out how to do so eventually with the wrap on.</p>
<p>Good point. I guess I won’t hurt to ask…</p>