The answer is no.

Here are the exit row requirements presented by Continental (and based on FAA regulations) (bolded type mine):

"Continental will assign an exit row seat only to those customers who we determine can open an emergency exit and are able to take all additional actions needed at the exit in an emergency.

In addition, the customer must:

Be advised that an exit row seat is being assigned, and of the specific exit row responsibilities.

Be at least 15 years of age.

Not be traveling with anyone requiring special care, such as a child, or a person physically or mentally unable to care for themselves.

Read English well enough to understand instructions for opening exits and emergency procedures.

See well enough to read emergency instructions, see signals given by crew members, and look outside for dangers such as smoke, fire or water, which would make the exit unusable. Customers may wear glasses or contacts.

Hear and understand well enough to understand English commands. Customers may wear a hearing aid.

Speak well enough to give information in English to crewmembers or other customers in an emergency.

Be able to use both hands, arms and legs, and be strong and flexible enough to quickly open the exit and go through the hatch.

Be willing and able to help other customers away from the aircraft."