[blindlaw] Blind person as a witness question

[ckrugman at sbcglobal.net]

in most instances the documents can be read to him and he can then be asked 
about the content of the documents.
Chuck
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From: "Tammy Cantrell" <t.l.cantrell at comcast.net>
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Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 4:57 PM
Subject: [blindlaw] Blind person as a witness question


> Hello,
> I need info.  I have a blind person that has to be in court.  He has to 
> read and verify documents to be submitted into evidence.  Are there 
> reasonable accommodations for this situation?  The person does not have 
> the portable technology to use.  If he borrows something, he isn't going 
> to be proficient with it.  His testamony is required because he is the 
> person that filed the complaint.  I doubt I could help him since I am on 
> the witness list.  If you have any suggestions, please share them with me. 
> This is very important.
>
> Thanks!
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