[blindlaw] ADA AND TEXTBOOK PROCUREMENT--ANY OPINIONS?

Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc. ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com
Wed Sep 19 16:04:43 UTC 2012


Hello Everyone:

Some of us read audio books at lightning speeds and are able to comprehend 
them better in a college or other environments.  There's also another group 
that prefers the use of Braille in part because it helps them to spell words 
better.  This can be particularly true with legal and medical related 
terminologies.

Here are my questions for the group:  Are colleges legally obligated to 
provide textbooks to a blind student in an accessible format such as 
Braille, electronic text, or PDF?  If yes, is there a specific citation in 
the ADA statute that makes this an absolute requirements?  Lastly, has there 
been any court opinion regarding the provision of textbooks in an accessible 
format to a blind student?

Your views and help with this vexing issue will be graciously appreciated. 
Much thanks!!

Sincerely,
Olusegun
Denver, Colorado 





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