[blindlaw] Update on LSAT Conference Call

[Ronza Othman]

Based on the feedback and information we've received from the members of
this list, we are hosting and organizing the call to incorporate the
information you are seeking at the time and date you suggested (and adding
an additional session that week for those who are unable to make the
Saturday session).  Christopher, can you call me so that we can chat to make
sure your personal ideas are incorporated as best as we can?  I'm at
708-829-0523.  Given that this is a global issue for our members, we decided
that the NABL Board should coordinate this event - not trying to step on
toes but rather give our members the forum you want within the organization
rather than independent of it.  Afterall, we exist to provide resources for
blind attorneys and law students.


Thanks,
Ronza


-----Original Message-----
From: Stewart, Christopher K [mailto:chris.stewart at uky.edu] 
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 9:46 PM
To: Ronza Othman
Cc: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Update on LSAT Conference Call

The simple fact is there are real students in need of information sooner
rather than later. Much as I appreciate the offer, I would still welcome
anyone to contact me directly with regard to an August 9 call. I
particularly urge anyone seeking to take the exam within the next testing
cycle to call in and listen and contribute their experiences thus far.

Moreover, the sooner there is a concise Fact Sheet or some other sort of
guide for potential blind test takers, the better for everyone. If you would
like to have a conference call later to amend what we've found, you should
of course feel free. However, I can think of no reason not to act now
particularly where accommodated testers must begin the process so early.

Sincerely,
Chris Stewart



On 7/24/14, Ronza Othman <rothmanjd at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Chris,
> Actually, the National Association of Blind Lawyers has decided to 
> host this call.  You've got some great ideas, and we hope to meet the 
> needs of everyone on the list.  We have been working to launch a 
> quarterly conference call to discuss relevant issues in the 
> profession, and we've missed the last one.  We'll take care of 
> arranging the Conference Bridge and coordinating logistics.  In 
> addition, we've decided to do two sessions of this call since there's 
> such tremendous interest.  Details to follow in a separate email.
>
> Thanks,
> Ronza
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Stewart, Christopher K via blindlaw
> Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 9:12 PM
> To: blindlaw
> Subject: [blindlaw] Update on LSAT Conference Call
>
> Hello All,
>
> Okay here's an update. I'm hearing that Saturday, August 9 is a better 
> day for many people. I would like to suggest 1:00 PM. I would ask that 
> people email me off list at chris.stewart at uky.edu with time questions 
> or confirmations of attendance. I will email everyone as a group 
> moving forward so that we don't flood this list with 
> conference-specific emails.
>
> I propose we discuss the following issues:
>
> 1. General application procedures for accommodated testing (our 
> individual experiences and recommendations)
>
> 2. Accommodated studying methods (from formal courses to general 
> accessible
> resources) A. For those who are exclusively screenreader users/braille 
> users B. For those who use large print
>
> 3. The logic section specifically (how did we cope? How much of the 
> struggle is blindness-related? How much is the simple fact that nearly 
> everyone
> struggles?)
>
> 4. State Voc Rehab. (I don't want to spend too much time on this 
> because everything is so different from state to state. However, I'd 
> at least like to get an overview of individual experiences.)
>
> I'm open to suggestion for additions or alterations to this list. I 
> have the conference call number and group number, and I'll send that 
> information out once we've set a definite time.
>
> I look forward to hearing from everyone.
>
> Sincerely,
> Chris Stewart
>
>
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> Editor, Kentucky Law Journal Co-President, American Constitution 
> Society California Institute of the Arts, B.F.A. 2010
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Chris K. Stewart
University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D. Candidate, 2016 Staff Editor,
Kentucky Law Journal Co-President, American Constitution Society California
Institute of the Arts, B.F.A. 2010
Ph:
(502)457-1757