Susan Ernst

1 Introduction Women with physical disabilities have a similar desire for pregnancy as their non-disabled peers, but they can also have more ambivalence, uncertainty, and doubt [1, 2]. Factors such as the importance of having a biological child [2], length of experience with their condition [3], the effects of the disability or disease on the course of pregnancy or functioning after delivery [3-7], or level of functional impairment [8] can influence pregnancy decision-making.

1. Introduction The college years can be a difficult and complicated period. Many students have left their parents’ homes for the first time; others may still be living at home while navigating increased responsibilities and expectations as they begin taking steps towards adulthood. Some of these students will decide college is not for them; others will leave the academy with a two or four year degree; some will continue on to postgraduate studies.

Susan Ernst 5:33 p.m. MST September 26, 2016The former owners of a Gilbert-area kennel where more than 20 dogs died from heat exhaustion two years ago have accepted a plea deal in their animal cruelty case.(Photo: Patrick Breen/The Republic)What a slap in the face for the owners who so tragically lost their beloved pets.