From squierr at comcast.net  Sun Nov  2 20:25:19 2014
From: squierr at comcast.net (Renee Squier)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2014 12:25:19 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] Looking to speak with anyone that has experience with
	Northwestern California University
Message-ID: <005e01cff6db$1fb637e0$6501a8c0@BECKY>

Hello,
I was looking to speak with anyone that has experience with Northwestern California University School of Law.

Please contact me off list.
squierr at comcast.net
Thank you so much.

Renee

From Susan.Kelly at pima.gov  Mon Nov  3 22:46:47 2014
From: Susan.Kelly at pima.gov (Susan Kelly)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2014 22:46:47 +0000
Subject: [blindlaw] ADP payroll / time keeping system
Message-ID: <BE4C4D55ED9DAD44AF21164D4915BF723813735B@SPEXCHMB01.central.pima.gov>

Does anyone use the ADP (automatic data processor, I think) program as the time-clock and payroll generator for their office /agency?  Ours rolled out this morning with no prior training and at least as it is installed on our county network, is only partially accessible.  I cannot even follow the training modules, as there is apparently a requirement to click something to keep it going to the next section, but no verbal indicator or apparent link to click.  If we don't use it, we don't get paid...not a situation I care to encounter.  However, it puts me in a very difficult situation if my legal assistant or secretary are not immediately available to assist me, which does not seem consistent with the supposed compliance with ADA principles espoused by our county government.

From chris.stewart at uky.edu  Tue Nov  4 13:39:37 2014
From: chris.stewart at uky.edu (Stewart, Christopher K)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2014 08:39:37 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] ProLaw
Message-ID: <CAAyF1PAF8ObW1_OY8P+09ZTpS7O9dwt8P0vygoAqLu134=fOgw@mail.gmail.com>

Hello all,

I just started working at a firm that uses ProLaw for case management.

Has anyone got any experience using this with JAWS? I'm afraid it
isn't accessible.

Best,
Chris


-- 
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


From darlene.olsen at gmail.com  Tue Nov  4 15:52:49 2014
From: darlene.olsen at gmail.com (Darlene Olsen)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2014 07:52:49 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Justice Department Reaches Agreement with Orange
 County Clerk of Courts in Florida to Ensure Equal Access to Court Records
 for Blind Individuals
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> The Justice Department announced today that it has reached a settlement with
> the Orange County Clerk of Courts in Florida to remedy violations of the
> ADA. The settlement resolves allegations that the Clerk of Courts failed to
> provide a blind attorney with electronic court documents in an accessible
> format, despite repeated requests.  Under the settlement agreement, the
> Orange County Clerk of Courts will provide individuals with disabilities
> with any document in the official court record in an accessible format upon
> request, and ensure that the Clerk of Courts' website is accessible to
> individuals with disabilities, including blind individuals, in accordance
> with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA, available
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Please contact me off list for an attorney referral for prevention of
service animal to enter a building holding public meeting for A. A.
TRW562 at yahoo.com The matter is in Nevada of Washoe County.
Thank you,
Charles


From darlene.olsen at gmail.com  Tue Nov  4 17:25:29 2014
From: darlene.olsen at gmail.com (Darlene Olsen)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2014 09:25:29 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] Please offer attorney refferal for service animal issue
Message-ID: <CAJCurQJMGXGDC3Ygs7=Ezi7GaVVK=DjHfdqbYskJ3gTUNdGJ1Q@mail.gmail.com>

Dear List Members;

  Charles Allread is requesting a lawyer because there are people
preventing a service animal into a build (considerate private) to have
his wife attend AA meetings with her service animal.
They are in Nevada.
TRW562 at yahoo.com
Thank you for your assistance


From jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com  Wed Nov  5 04:43:40 2014
From: jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com (Jorge Paez)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2014 20:43:40 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] few questions about college
Message-ID: <CAA+vbPvZd0cBG6coKFOP8Dj_KsWdNEGXfgjkzxwQJ=wN=9O4_g@mail.gmail.com>

Hi all:
So, I'm going to college next year and wish to go into law.
There's just 2 questions I was wondering.
First of all, any place I can get a rundown of the subdivisions in law?
I know you can study IntellectualProperty, Chriminal, and Civil law,
but any others, and is there a place where I can find that kind of
list?
Also, I'm just entering college as a freshmen next year.
First of all, is there such a thing as a pre-law trac the way there is
pre-med in some colleges?
If not, what would be the most useful major?
And regarding the LSAT, when should I take it?

Thanks,

Jorge


From helga.schreiber26 at gmail.com  Wed Nov  5 08:09:49 2014
From: helga.schreiber26 at gmail.com (Helga Schreiber)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 03:09:49 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] few questions about college
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Hi Jorge, this is Helga. How are you?  That's great that you are interested in studying Law. I'm also studying in order to become a lawyer. In fact, I'm actually a sofmore in college right now. And just to let you know, one of the areas that I want to be focus on is in Disabilities rights. And my major is English. And also just to let you know, I'm going to be transferring to a four years university next year in order to start school on the Fall semester! I really don't know, if there is a pre-law like medicine, and I don't know either where you can find a list of the fields. I just wanted to ask you, why do you wan to study law? And where are you from? Just wondering. And regarding the LSAT, you have to take it before you apply to Law School, like around your senior year in your University, if I'm not mistaken.  Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks so much and have a nice day. God bless! 

Helga Schreiber

Fundraiser Coordinator for Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Delta Iota chapter.
Member of National Federation of the Blind and Florida Association of Blind Students.
Member of the International Networkers Team (INT).
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Email: helga.schreiber26 at gmail.com 
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> On Nov 4, 2014, at 11:43 PM, Jorge Paez via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all:
> So, I'm going to college next year and wish to go into law.
> There's just 2 questions I was wondering.
> First of all, any place I can get a rundown of the subdivisions in law?
> I know you can study IntellectualProperty, Chriminal, and Civil law,
> but any others, and is there a place where I can find that kind of
> list?
> Also, I'm just entering college as a freshmen next year.
> First of all, is there such a thing as a pre-law trac the way there is
> pre-med in some colleges?
> If not, what would be the most useful major?
> And regarding the LSAT, when should I take it?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Jorge
> 
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From anitakeithfoust at gmail.com  Wed Nov  5 13:41:45 2014
From: anitakeithfoust at gmail.com (Anita Keith-Foust)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 08:41:45 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Prelaw Suggestions - RE:  few questions about college
Message-ID: <01c401cff8fe$3ef7c2c0$bce74840$@gmail.com>

Dear Jorge:

I am new to BlindLaw and seeking guidance too.

Here is a link regarding your first concern, what divisions of law:
http://www.brown.edu/academics/college/advising/law-school/fields-law/fields
-law.

Based upon my experience, at my school the former chair of our political
science department refused to admit there was a prelaw program in existence
in the country. Shortly after he passed away preparation was put into place
for a prelaw program at my school.

I would recommend political science and history to prepare you. The
political science and history departments cover the political process and
the history surround the various events that led to the structure of U.S.
government and the laws.

Additionally, I had the opportunity to ask a dean of a law school what
majors would he recommend to prepare for law school, I was told and English
major because attorneys are professional writers. So, I highly recommend
taking as many English composition and high intensive writing courses if you
choose a major other than English.

If there are any courses that teach analytical thinking that would be great
too.

I would start preparing for the LSAT as soon as possible so that you can
gradually learn to master the materials. I would not wait until your senior
year to take the LSAT because things happen and you don't need the stress of
rushing. So, maybe taking it your junior year is probably a good move.

I hope that you find my suggestions helpful.

Thank you.

Anita Keith-Foust
919-430-1978



-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Paez
via blindlaw
Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2014 11:44 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] few questions about college

Hi all:
So, I'm going to college next year and wish to go into law.
There's just 2 questions I was wondering.
First of all, any place I can get a rundown of the subdivisions in law?
I know you can study IntellectualProperty, Chriminal, and Civil law, but any
others, and is there a place where I can find that kind of list?
Also, I'm just entering college as a freshmen next year.
First of all, is there such a thing as a pre-law trac the way there is
pre-med in some colleges?
If not, what would be the most useful major?
And regarding the LSAT, when should I take it?

Thanks,

Jorge

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From pattischang at gmail.com  Wed Nov  5 14:04:09 2014
From: pattischang at gmail.com (Patti Chang)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 08:04:09 -0600
Subject: [blindlaw] few questions about college
In-Reply-To: <CAA+vbPvZd0cBG6coKFOP8Dj_KsWdNEGXfgjkzxwQJ=wN=9O4_g@mail.gmail.com>
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There is a Facebook group called pathway to our dreams which you also may find very helpful.

"The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future."

Patti S. Gregory-Chang
NFBI Treasurer
NFB Scholarship Comm. Chair
Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 4, 2014, at 10:43 PM, Jorge Paez via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:

Hi all:
So, I'm going to college next year and wish to go into law.
There's just 2 questions I was wondering.
First of all, any place I can get a rundown of the subdivisions in law?
I know you can study IntellectualProperty, Chriminal, and Civil law,
but any others, and is there a place where I can find that kind of
list?
Also, I'm just entering college as a freshmen next year.
First of all, is there such a thing as a pre-law trac the way there is
pre-med in some colleges?
If not, what would be the most useful major?
And regarding the LSAT, when should I take it?

Thanks,

Jorge

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From theweird1 at mediacombb.net  Wed Nov  5 15:45:07 2014
From: theweird1 at mediacombb.net (Loren Wakefield)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 09:45:07 -0600
Subject: [blindlaw] few questions about college
In-Reply-To: <CAA+vbPvZd0cBG6coKFOP8Dj_KsWdNEGXfgjkzxwQJ=wN=9O4_g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAA+vbPvZd0cBG6coKFOP8Dj_KsWdNEGXfgjkzxwQJ=wN=9O4_g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000c01cff90f$798ad100$6ca07300$@mediacombb.net>

When I was considering law, I was urged by some colleges to go thru the
political science way.  I did see a few that had "pre-law" programs.  That
has been a long while ago though.  But I think you will find that lawyers
come from just about any background you can think of.  

Loren 



-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Paez
via blindlaw
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 10:44 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] few questions about college

Hi all:
So, I'm going to college next year and wish to go into law.
There's just 2 questions I was wondering.
First of all, any place I can get a rundown of the subdivisions in law?
I know you can study IntellectualProperty, Chriminal, and Civil law, but any
others, and is there a place where I can find that kind of list?
Also, I'm just entering college as a freshmen next year.
First of all, is there such a thing as a pre-law trac the way there is
pre-med in some colleges?
If not, what would be the most useful major?
And regarding the LSAT, when should I take it?

Thanks,

Jorge

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From ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com  Wed Nov  5 15:49:58 2014
From: ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com (Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc.)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 08:49:58 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] few questions about college
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Hello Mr. Paez:

The legal field is analogous to that of medicine.  Disciplines and 
specialties abound.  Amongst them:

Contracts, probate & estate, intellectual property, disability rights, 
elderly law, family law, immigration, malpractice, business & banking, tax, 
environmental, and the list is basically endless!

No college will force a specialty on you; that will have to be your choice 
as you pass through the eye of the needle in law school.

As you prepare, try to determine what it is that you enjoy doing and focus 
on that;for example, advocacy is a strong point for many, others love to 
delve into criminal related stuff, whilst a great many prefer 
mediation-related work, and so on.  Good luck with your choices, may be we 
can send you to the Federal Senate someday and throw out a few rascals!

Sincerely,
Olusegun
Denver, Colorado


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From Susan.Kelly at pima.gov  Wed Nov  5 15:54:57 2014
From: Susan.Kelly at pima.gov (Susan Kelly)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 15:54:57 +0000
Subject: [blindlaw] few questions about college
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U of A (Arizona) just started a bachelor's program in law.  But as others have said, many majors are represented in the average law school.  Take what interests you!

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Loren Wakefield via blindlaw
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2014 8:45 AM
To: 'Jorge Paez'; 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] few questions about college

When I was considering law, I was urged by some colleges to go thru the political science way.  I did see a few that had "pre-law" programs.  That has been a long while ago though.  But I think you will find that lawyers come from just about any background you can think of.  

Loren 



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From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Paez via blindlaw
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 10:44 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] few questions about college

Hi all:
So, I'm going to college next year and wish to go into law.
There's just 2 questions I was wondering.
First of all, any place I can get a rundown of the subdivisions in law?
I know you can study IntellectualProperty, Chriminal, and Civil law, but any others, and is there a place where I can find that kind of list?
Also, I'm just entering college as a freshmen next year.
First of all, is there such a thing as a pre-law trac the way there is pre-med in some colleges?
If not, what would be the most useful major?
And regarding the LSAT, when should I take it?

Thanks,

Jorge

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From mnowicki4 at icloud.com  Wed Nov  5 16:11:45 2014
From: mnowicki4 at icloud.com (Michael Nowicki)
Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 10:11:45 -0600
Subject: [blindlaw] few questions about college
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Hi, Jorge,

My name is Michal, and I am currently applying to law schools in Illinois
and California.  Based on my research, law schools don't require specific
courses or college major, though prestigious universities do prefer to admit
students who demonstrate that they are willing to step outside their comfort
zone.  For that reason, I strongly encourage you to take as many
intellectually challenging courses as possible instead of taking the easy
way out in order to protect your GPA.

As far as choosing a major, I suggest that you select a degree that is
related to the area of law in which you intend to practice.  For example, if
you decide to specialize in constitutional law, then a major in Political
science will probably prepare you best for law school.  If, however, you
want to pursue a career in international law, then consider getting a
bachelors degree in international relations or in a foreign language, and if
you are thinking of becoming a criminal prosecutor or defense attorney, then
you may want to major in criminal justice. I suggest that you look at the
course offerings of some law schools to get a better understanding of the
many subdivisions within the legal profession.

Regarding the LSAT, test scores are valid for five years, but you should
take the LSAT during your senior year in college or after you graduate (if
you decide to take time off between college and law school).  That way you
will be better prepared because as you move through college, you will
acquire many of the skills the LSAT tests.

I hope this helps.

Michal



-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Paez
via blindlaw
Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2014 10:44 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] few questions about college

Hi all:
So, I'm going to college next year and wish to go into law.
There's just 2 questions I was wondering.
First of all, any place I can get a rundown of the subdivisions in law?
I know you can study IntellectualProperty, Chriminal, and Civil law, but any
others, and is there a place where I can find that kind of list?
Also, I'm just entering college as a freshmen next year.
First of all, is there such a thing as a pre-law trac the way there is
pre-med in some colleges?
If not, what would be the most useful major?
And regarding the LSAT, when should I take it?

Thanks,

Jorge

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From dmanners at jd16.law.harvard.edu  Wed Nov  5 16:22:56 2014
From: dmanners at jd16.law.harvard.edu (Derek Manners)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 11:22:56 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] few questions about college
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Economics, philosophy, and political science are the three most common majors/people with those majors do the best in law school. Not sure if it based on correlation or causation but I think those fields do cause you to think about the world in a logical way which is helpful for law schools. 

Also, if you can tell us why you want to be a lawyer, majors and areas of law that might interest you will be easier to give advice about. 

However, I'd push back on the challenging classes theme others have mentioned. Law schools basically only look at your GPA, where you went to undergrad, and your LSAT score. That isn't to say that you can't get in based on other factors. But if you don't want a mountain of debt and want a school to offer you a scholarship, those are the three keys to getting one. 

So protect your GPA at all costs while still taking classes that aren't completely useless. 

Also, when the time comes 4 years from now to take the LSAT, I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend getting in a small group prep course with either KAPLAN or Princeton Review.  

Best
Derek

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 5, 2014, at 11:11 AM, Michael Nowicki via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi, Jorge,
> 
> My name is Michal, and I am currently applying to law schools in Illinois
> and California.  Based on my research, law schools don't require specific
> courses or college major, though prestigious universities do prefer to admit
> students who demonstrate that they are willing to step outside their comfort
> zone.  For that reason, I strongly encourage you to take as many
> intellectually challenging courses as possible instead of taking the easy
> way out in order to protect your GPA.
> 
> As far as choosing a major, I suggest that you select a degree that is
> related to the area of law in which you intend to practice.  For example, if
> you decide to specialize in constitutional law, then a major in Political
> science will probably prepare you best for law school.  If, however, you
> want to pursue a career in international law, then consider getting a
> bachelors degree in international relations or in a foreign language, and if
> you are thinking of becoming a criminal prosecutor or defense attorney, then
> you may want to major in criminal justice. I suggest that you look at the
> course offerings of some law schools to get a better understanding of the
> many subdivisions within the legal profession.
> 
> Regarding the LSAT, test scores are valid for five years, but you should
> take the LSAT during your senior year in college or after you graduate (if
> you decide to take time off between college and law school).  That way you
> will be better prepared because as you move through college, you will
> acquire many of the skills the LSAT tests.
> 
> I hope this helps.
> 
> Michal
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Paez
> via blindlaw
> Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2014 10:44 PM
> To: Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: [blindlaw] few questions about college
> 
> Hi all:
> So, I'm going to college next year and wish to go into law.
> There's just 2 questions I was wondering.
> First of all, any place I can get a rundown of the subdivisions in law?
> I know you can study IntellectualProperty, Chriminal, and Civil law, but any
> others, and is there a place where I can find that kind of list?
> Also, I'm just entering college as a freshmen next year.
> First of all, is there such a thing as a pre-law trac the way there is
> pre-med in some colleges?
> If not, what would be the most useful major?
> And regarding the LSAT, when should I take it?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Jorge
> 
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From kristi.q.v at gmail.com  Wed Nov  5 17:17:43 2014
From: kristi.q.v at gmail.com (Kristina Vu)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 11:17:43 -0600
Subject: [blindlaw] few questions about college
Message-ID: <CADeZha8EKrsfJHcK022Z2+ZAjBfT5ftJXwpJY6-omk9YyB1Gfg@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Jorge,

First of all, congratulations on starting college soon! It is certainly an
exciting time. To answer your questions, there is no pre-law track. There
is also no specific major required for pre-law students. You can major in
anything that you would like. I know law students who majored in anything
from piano performance to mechanical engineering. Personally, I majored in
political science, economics, and psychology. My advice is to pick
something that you are interested in and think you can do well in. As for
the LSAT, it is offered four times a year. Most people take it either in
June of their junior year or September/October of their senior year.
However, if you plan on taking some time off to work before applying to law
school, then you can take it later. I believe your score is good for 5
years. I hope this helped answer your questions!

-- 
Kind regards,
Kristina Vu
Rice University|Class of 2014
Political Science, Economics, and Psychology

From samarositz at gmail.com  Wed Nov  5 20:57:30 2014
From: samarositz at gmail.com (Stephen Alexander Marositz)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 12:57:30 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] few questions about college
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Hi Jorge,

I am finishing law school in the spring and plan to take the bar in the
summer.  I am happy to share my experiences.

I am not Shure you should think about specializing so soon.  I would suggest
that the areas of law that are "hot" may be somewhat different by the time
you graduate than they are today.  Besides, at least my experience with law
school has been largely positive.  I've loved nearly every subject I've
taken and wanted to specialize in them all.  You will get exposure in law
school to a lot of interesting areas which will help you specialize later
on.  

At my college, there was a minor in pre-law taught out of the political
Science department.  I earned it, but I agree with others on this list, what
really matters is how much practice you get in reading and writing and
critical thinking.  Looking back on it, I wished I had read criticly more as
an undergrad.   

I took the LSAT about a year before I graduated.  I'm not sure it matters
when you take it though.  I would say, I was  a philosophy major
concentrating on logic and I believe these courses helped me prepare for the
LSAT immensely.  

I hope these thoughts are useful to you.  

Alex

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Paez
via blindlaw
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 8:44 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] few questions about college

Hi all:
So, I'm going to college next year and wish to go into law.
There's just 2 questions I was wondering.
First of all, any place I can get a rundown of the subdivisions in law?
I know you can study IntellectualProperty, Chriminal, and Civil law, but any
others, and is there a place where I can find that kind of list?
Also, I'm just entering college as a freshmen next year.
First of all, is there such a thing as a pre-law trac the way there is
pre-med in some colleges?
If not, what would be the most useful major?
And regarding the LSAT, when should I take it?

Thanks,

Jorge

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From Susan.Kelly at pima.gov  Wed Nov  5 21:04:13 2014
From: Susan.Kelly at pima.gov (Susan Kelly)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 21:04:13 +0000
Subject: [blindlaw] inaccessible automated time / payroll / benefits system
In-Reply-To: <BE4C4D55ED9DAD44AF21164D4915BF723813921D@SPEXCHMB01.central.pima.gov>
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Message-ID: <BE4C4D55ED9DAD44AF21164D4915BF72381394D0@SPEXCHMB01.central.pima.gov>


Our county government implemented a new, fully automated time / payroll / benefits program this week, without any advance training to any of the end users.  Worse yet, after being unable to even access the training modules once they were made available, I learned that the program is not accessible to JAWS or any other screen reader.  This will be the only means for requesting vacation time, entering sick or vacation time (and hours worked, for non-exempt employees), accessing benefits and information about available sick / vacation hours, paystubs, etc.  It is also the only means by which we will be paid.  In short, the handful of visually impaired county employees such as myself will be forced to rely on the skill and accuracy of another to input our hours and requests, and will further have to permit someone other than just HR and our supervisor to access our account in order to get to the information stored there.

I know that these systems are becoming more and more popular in both the private and public sector,  Has NFB or any other organization litigated the ADA violations that this seems to involve?

From rwayne1 at nyc.rr.com  Thu Nov  6 01:22:21 2014
From: rwayne1 at nyc.rr.com (Ray Wayne)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 20:22:21 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] inaccessible automated time / payroll / benefits
	system
In-Reply-To: <BE4C4D55ED9DAD44AF21164D4915BF72381394D0@SPEXCHMB01.central.pima.gov>
References: <BE4C4D55ED9DAD44AF21164D4915BF723813921D@SPEXCHMB01.central.pima.gov>
	<BE4C4D55ED9DAD44AF21164D4915BF72381394D0@SPEXCHMB01.central.pima.gov>
Message-ID: <CBC73C3628C6416E9FA26C09F5A7DADA@RayWaynePC>

Hello:
I have been dealing with a similar system for several years; I work for New 
York City. Thanks to a cooperative employee in our personnel department, I 
have been able to manage. However, if that gentlman should leave, I will be 
up a creek.
I posted an inquiry on several listservs, including this one, about two 
years ago, to ascertain if there were others having the same experience. I 
got no replies. If this is something we now need to take up, please count me 
in.
Ray Wayne

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To: "Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2014 4:04 PM
Subject: [blindlaw] inaccessible automated time / payroll / benefits system



Our county government implemented a new, fully automated time / payroll / 
benefits program this week, without any advance training to any of the end 
users.  Worse yet, after being unable to even access the training modules 
once they were made available, I learned that the program is not accessible 
to JAWS or any other screen reader.  This will be the only means for 
requesting vacation time, entering sick or vacation time (and hours worked, 
for non-exempt employees), accessing benefits and information about 
available sick / vacation hours, paystubs, etc.  It is also the only means 
by which we will be paid.  In short, the handful of visually impaired county 
employees such as myself will be forced to rely on the skill and accuracy of 
another to input our hours and requests, and will further have to permit 
someone other than just HR and our supervisor to access our account in order 
to get to the information stored there.

I know that these systems are becoming more and more popular in both the 
private and public sector,  Has NFB or any other organization litigated the 
ADA violations that this seems to involve?
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From helga.schreiber26 at gmail.com  Thu Nov  6 09:40:21 2014
From: helga.schreiber26 at gmail.com (Helga Schreiber)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2014 04:40:21 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] few questions about college
In-Reply-To: <000001cff93b$1eb21e10$5c165a30$@gmail.com>
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Hi Alex and all!, this is Helga! How are you all?  I would like to ask you some  questions regarding becoming a lawyer and  Law school. Actually my major that I'm doing is English, and I'm going to transfer next year to a four year university in order to persue this major. I just wanted to ask you, do I have the right major in order to persue my career of becoming a lawyer? And also, I have an area that I would like to specialize, which is Disability rights, it is ok if I stay with this area in mind when I apply to Law school right? Just wondering. In fact, do you guys think I should take philosophy classes and mor political science classes as electives in my four years university in order to get prepare for Law school? I'm just wondering since I actually took Introduction to American Government class in my two years college that I'm attending right now, and I'm actually currently taking Introduction to Political Science class in my college. And regarding law school, I was thinking in taking the LSAT in my senior year, would that be alright if I do that? And what kind of questions does the LSAT has? Just curious! Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks so much and have a nice day. God bless! 



P.S. I apologize for asking you all these questions. Thanks again for all your time! 

Helga Schreiber

Fundraiser Coordinator for Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Delta Iota chapter.
Member of National Federation of the Blind and Florida Association of Blind Students.
Member of the International Networkers Team (INT).
Independent Entrepreneur of the Company 4Life Research.
Phone:  (561) 706-5950 
Email: helga.schreiber26 at gmail.com 
Skype: helga.schreiber26 
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INT Website: http://int4life.com/ 

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16 
Sent from my iPhone 

> On Nov 5, 2014, at 3:57 PM, Stephen Alexander Marositz via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Jorge,
> 
> I am finishing law school in the spring and plan to take the bar in the
> summer.  I am happy to share my experiences.
> 
> I am not Shure you should think about specializing so soon.  I would suggest
> that the areas of law that are "hot" may be somewhat different by the time
> you graduate than they are today.  Besides, at least my experience with law
> school has been largely positive.  I've loved nearly every subject I've
> taken and wanted to specialize in them all.  You will get exposure in law
> school to a lot of interesting areas which will help you specialize later
> on.  
> 
> At my college, there was a minor in pre-law taught out of the political
> Science department.  I earned it, but I agree with others on this list, what
> really matters is how much practice you get in reading and writing and
> critical thinking.  Looking back on it, I wished I had read criticly more as
> an undergrad.   
> 
> I took the LSAT about a year before I graduated.  I'm not sure it matters
> when you take it though.  I would say, I was  a philosophy major
> concentrating on logic and I believe these courses helped me prepare for the
> LSAT immensely.  
> 
> I hope these thoughts are useful to you.  
> 
> Alex
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Paez
> via blindlaw
> Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 8:44 PM
> To: Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: [blindlaw] few questions about college
> 
> Hi all:
> So, I'm going to college next year and wish to go into law.
> There's just 2 questions I was wondering.
> First of all, any place I can get a rundown of the subdivisions in law?
> I know you can study IntellectualProperty, Chriminal, and Civil law, but any
> others, and is there a place where I can find that kind of list?
> Also, I'm just entering college as a freshmen next year.
> First of all, is there such a thing as a pre-law trac the way there is
> pre-med in some colleges?
> If not, what would be the most useful major?
> And regarding the LSAT, when should I take it?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Jorge
> 
> _______________________________________________
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From melaniepeskoe at gmail.com  Thu Nov  6 10:53:22 2014
From: melaniepeskoe at gmail.com (Melanie Peskoe)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2014 05:53:22 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Archived teleconference
Message-ID: <C9BCE3FE-86AD-409F-A61D-98B4BFA613EE@gmail.com>

Hello all, 
Can anyone please tell me if the teleconference in August related to the LSAT was archives? If so, how might I access that call? Thanks in advance. 
Melanie 




From chris.stewart at uky.edu  Thu Nov  6 13:25:25 2014
From: chris.stewart at uky.edu (Stewart, Christopher K)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2014 08:25:25 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] ProLaw with Jaws
Message-ID: <CAAyF1PC2B=LUQjE_JJnsSPYrq5uPSsG9rQY58TbpuBx8+Tx2Vw@mail.gmail.com>

Hi All,

I wrote about this the other day with no response but figured I'd try
again. Does anyone have experience using the firm-management software
ProLaw with the JAWS screen reader?

If so, please write about your experience.

Best,
Chris


-- 
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


From margaret.allen at lakotaonline.com  Thu Nov  6 13:58:35 2014
From: margaret.allen at lakotaonline.com (Margaret C. Allen)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2014 13:58:35 +0000
Subject: [blindlaw] large print books for college
Message-ID: <4c93b343f27243f6926befec0d5569f2@SN2PR0701MB1070.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>

I have a TVI in a school district. I have a few students that will be heading to college in the next year or two. Are colleges required to provide large-print textbooks and materials for VI students??

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From Susan.Kelly at pima.gov  Thu Nov  6 14:57:56 2014
From: Susan.Kelly at pima.gov (Susan Kelly)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2014 14:57:56 +0000
Subject: [blindlaw] inaccessible automated time / payroll / benefits
 system
In-Reply-To: <CBC73C3628C6416E9FA26C09F5A7DADA@RayWaynePC>
References: <BE4C4D55ED9DAD44AF21164D4915BF723813921D@SPEXCHMB01.central.pima.gov>
	<BE4C4D55ED9DAD44AF21164D4915BF72381394D0@SPEXCHMB01.central.pima.gov>
	<CBC73C3628C6416E9FA26C09F5A7DADA@RayWaynePC>
Message-ID: <BE4C4D55ED9DAD44AF21164D4915BF72381399C6@SPEXCHMB01.central.pima.gov>

My supervisor will be talking with our IT rep today to see if they will lobby for a work-around for me, but given past situations, my guess is no.  Although several people are willing to assist me, when they have time, one of my biggest concerns is the violation of privacy that this will necessarily entail - because this is our only access to the "pay stubs" that contain information like pay-rate, hours worked, taxes withheld, etc., having someone else do this for me requires me to give up my privacy as to that information.  Obviously, human resources already knows that information, but there is zero reason for my co-workers to know it.  Granted, this was a problem with the physical paystubs as well, but because it was my significant other reading the information to me, not so much - he would know that anyway, because of household finances.

I do think that some action is necessary.

-----Original Message-----
From: Ray Wayne [mailto:rwayne1 at nyc.rr.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2014 6:22 PM
To: Susan Kelly; Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] inaccessible automated time / payroll / benefits system

Hello:
I have been dealing with a similar system for several years; I work for New York City. Thanks to a cooperative employee in our personnel department, I have been able to manage. However, if that gentlman should leave, I will be up a creek.
I posted an inquiry on several listservs, including this one, about two years ago, to ascertain if there were others having the same experience. I got no replies. If this is something we now need to take up, please count me in.
Ray Wayne

----- Original Message -----
From: "Susan Kelly via blindlaw" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
To: "Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2014 4:04 PM
Subject: [blindlaw] inaccessible automated time / payroll / benefits system



Our county government implemented a new, fully automated time / payroll / 
benefits program this week, without any advance training to any of the end 
users.  Worse yet, after being unable to even access the training modules 
once they were made available, I learned that the program is not accessible 
to JAWS or any other screen reader.  This will be the only means for 
requesting vacation time, entering sick or vacation time (and hours worked, 
for non-exempt employees), accessing benefits and information about 
available sick / vacation hours, paystubs, etc.  It is also the only means 
by which we will be paid.  In short, the handful of visually impaired county 
employees such as myself will be forced to rely on the skill and accuracy of 
another to input our hours and requests, and will further have to permit 
someone other than just HR and our supervisor to access our account in order 
to get to the information stored there.

I know that these systems are becoming more and more popular in both the 
private and public sector,  Has NFB or any other organization litigated the 
ADA violations that this seems to involve?
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From shannonldillon at gmail.com  Thu Nov  6 22:52:53 2014
From: shannonldillon at gmail.com (Shannon Dillon)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2014 14:52:53 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] ProLaw with Jaws
In-Reply-To: <CAAyF1PC2B=LUQjE_JJnsSPYrq5uPSsG9rQY58TbpuBx8+Tx2Vw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAAyF1PC2B=LUQjE_JJnsSPYrq5uPSsG9rQY58TbpuBx8+Tx2Vw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CA+JLRL_YH_QSwLzf3OjVDz29dd8hyYpx5d-bdU8YWthx85bRfw@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Chris,

I've used the software since 2005. I've used various versions of it.
Scripts had to be written so I can use all the versions, but it is
doable.  I depend on speech andBraille to access it.  I use JAWS.
Prolaw is not usable for me without scripts.

It has a number of tabs where information needs to be entered.  The
part I use the most is the Events tab, which is where you drag and
drop all your emails and notes and dockets for hearings, discovery due
dates, etc. Even after scripting, there are fields that continue to
say "graphic". I don't know if they weren't labeled or if the labels
don't work.  If it were a problem for me I would have done something
about it, but as far as i am aware I am using it as much as I need to.
There is also a time function built in where you can click the time
you start and stop writing an email, or or talking on the phone for
example. It is meant to help  you with billable hours.  I don't have
to use that on the current version so I don't know if it is still
usable. But I was able to do it a couple of years ago.

Are there any specific questions I can help with? Or if you would like
to talk in person I'm reachable at 415-218-5862 during the day or
510-524-6016 after 7:00 pm during the week and on weekends.  You can
also email me at shannonldillon at gmail.com.

Thanks.

Shannon

On 11/6/14, Stewart, Christopher K via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I wrote about this the other day with no response but figured I'd try
> again. Does anyone have experience using the firm-management software
> ProLaw with the JAWS screen reader?
>
> If so, please write about your experience.
>
> Best,
> Chris
>
>
> --
> 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
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From jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com  Sun Nov  9 21:58:24 2014
From: jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com (Jorge Paez)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2014 13:58:24 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] question on internships and LSAT
Message-ID: <CAA+vbPtBVuhzSiwrnx205Ti2Lei3QjTeo7eRSni5qbybL7Nzfw@mail.gmail.com>

Hi all:
First of all, apologies if I missed any replies to my last thread
regarding prelaw and the LSAT.
I've been extremely busy the last few days so when I could finally
check my email yesterday I had to catch up on a ton of email and may
have missed some.
Anyway, thanks to everyone for your suggestions.
I guess, my next question would be about internships.
I know there's a lot available once you're in law school itself, but
what can you do when you're an undergraduate?
And is there anything I can do this year that I'm not going to school?
(I'm not going to school this year because I'm waiting to be
considered an in-state resident for tuition purposes because I just
moved from another state.)
Anyway, I know there isn't much directly that I can do, but would
there be any way for me to find either an internship or some type of
part time position in a law office?
Also, as far as LSAT prep, since obviously I'm at least 3 years away
from taking it, I don't necessarily need the small groups yet, but is
there any particular book I should read?
I know I'll learn a lot of it from college classes I take, specially
critical thought and writing, but is there anywhere where I could see
sample questions and that kind of thing? Maybe some points that aren't
covered in the writing classes for example that have to do more with
the test itself rather then its material?

Thanks,

Jorge


From sbg at sbgaal.com  Sun Nov  9 22:05:26 2014
From: sbg at sbgaal.com (Shannon)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2014 16:05:26 -0600
Subject: [blindlaw] Accessible legal Office Software for client management
	and billing
Message-ID: <000501cffc69$45169ff0$cf43dfd0$@sbgaal.com>

Hello,

I wanted to ask the group if anyone has a recommendation for an accessible
(Jaws friendly) software to use for client and billing management for a
small law firm.

Any suggestions are appreciated.  I have heard  a software called Needles is
good, but do not know how accessible it is.

Thanks!

Sincerely,

Shannon Geihsler
Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC
1001 Main Street, Suite 803
Lubbock, Texas 79423
Phone: (806) 763-3999
Mobile:  (806) 781-9296
Fax:  (806) 749-3752
E-Mail:  sbg at sbgaal.com

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From anitakeithfoust at gmail.com  Sun Nov  9 23:28:58 2014
From: anitakeithfoust at gmail.com (Anita Keith-Foust)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2014 18:28:58 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] question on internships and LSAT
In-Reply-To: <CAA+vbPtBVuhzSiwrnx205Ti2Lei3QjTeo7eRSni5qbybL7Nzfw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAA+vbPtBVuhzSiwrnx205Ti2Lei3QjTeo7eRSni5qbybL7Nzfw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000001cffc74$f122f680$d368e380$@gmail.com>

Dear Jorge:

You ask great questions.

I like the PowerScore Bibles. Here is a link:
http://www.powerscore.com/lsat/publications/.

I didn't get much from the Princeton Review. They were not prepared for
accommodating visually impaired students. So now, I am studying on my own.

Anita Keith-Foust
919-430-1978



-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Paez
via blindlaw
Sent: Sunday, November 9, 2014 4:58 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] question on internships and LSAT

Hi all:
First of all, apologies if I missed any replies to my last thread regarding
prelaw and the LSAT.
I've been extremely busy the last few days so when I could finally check my
email yesterday I had to catch up on a ton of email and may have missed
some.
Anyway, thanks to everyone for your suggestions.
I guess, my next question would be about internships.
I know there's a lot available once you're in law school itself, but what
can you do when you're an undergraduate?
And is there anything I can do this year that I'm not going to school?
(I'm not going to school this year because I'm waiting to be considered an
in-state resident for tuition purposes because I just moved from another
state.) Anyway, I know there isn't much directly that I can do, but would
there be any way for me to find either an internship or some type of part
time position in a law office?
Also, as far as LSAT prep, since obviously I'm at least 3 years away from
taking it, I don't necessarily need the small groups yet, but is there any
particular book I should read?
I know I'll learn a lot of it from college classes I take, specially
critical thought and writing, but is there anywhere where I could see sample
questions and that kind of thing? Maybe some points that aren't covered in
the writing classes for example that have to do more with the test itself
rather then its material?

Thanks,

Jorge

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From ckrugman at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 10 04:03:07 2014
From: ckrugman at sbcglobal.net (Charles Krugman)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2014 20:03:07 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] Accessible legal Office Software for client
	management and billing
In-Reply-To: <000501cffc69$45169ff0$cf43dfd0$@sbgaal.com>
References: <000501cffc69$45169ff0$cf43dfd0$@sbgaal.com>
Message-ID: <C55EA81B9350451D98FE6421F9A9C302@Spike>

It has been several years since I had to deal with this issue but when I was 
in paralegal school the software venders would send out demo versions of 
their software upon request for this type of testing. At that time I had an 
instructor encourage me to request different versions so I could test them. 
The venders were more than willing to comply.
Chuck Krugman, MSW Paralegal
1237 P Street


-----Original Message----- 
From: Shannon via blindlaw
Sent: Sunday, November 9, 2014 2:05 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] Accessible legal Office Software for client 
managementand billing

Hello,

I wanted to ask the group if anyone has a recommendation for an accessible
(Jaws friendly) software to use for client and billing management for a
small law firm.

Any suggestions are appreciated.  I have heard  a software called Needles is
good, but do not know how accessible it is.

Thanks!

Sincerely,

Shannon Geihsler
Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC
1001 Main Street, Suite 803
Lubbock, Texas 79423
Phone: (806) 763-3999
Mobile:  (806) 781-9296
Fax:  (806) 749-3752
E-Mail:  sbg at sbgaal.com

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From anitakeithfoust at gmail.com  Mon Nov 10 04:14:27 2014
From: anitakeithfoust at gmail.com (Anita Keith-Foust)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2014 23:14:27 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] question on internships and LSAT
In-Reply-To: <CAA+vbPv7b5uZsdozPeUCGZ+UgbEJ_B3o_kgCY3yYTywF2vkM2A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAA+vbPtBVuhzSiwrnx205Ti2Lei3QjTeo7eRSni5qbybL7Nzfw@mail.gmail.com>
	<000001cffc74$f122f680$d368e380$@gmail.com>
	<CAA+vbPv7b5uZsdozPeUCGZ+UgbEJ_B3o_kgCY3yYTywF2vkM2A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000801cffc9c$d2d92e60$788b8b20$@gmail.com>

Dear Jorge:

I bought these Bibles before I went blind. My sight is slowly coming back
so, I am now legally blind. I use ZoomText with Speech.  I have taken the
books apart and scanned them in to make my own electronic copies. I use a
Brother 2000, here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Brother-ImageCenter-ADS-2000-Document-Scanner/dp/B007T
N1J2O/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1415592018&sr=8-4&keywords=brother+2000. I love
this machine. I discovered it at FedExKinko's and I had to have it! 


Because I already had the books, I didn't think to ask PowerScore if they
would provide the books electronically. They may. Check with them. The worst
they can say is no. 

When I joined BlindLaw, I asked for any suggestions for dealing with games.
Someone suggested to use Excel to diagram.

It was a great suggestion. I modified the suggestion by using OneNote
instead. I would have to get used to Excel and I didn't want to invest the
time.

Instead, I create tables in OneNote for diagramming.

When I took the LSAT, I had a reader and a scribe. I had never used a reader
and a scribe before. It was a disaster. So, I am experimenting to come up
with the accommodations that will work better than that fiasco, LOL!!

Contact your state Library for the Blind. It is possible that they have LSAT
study materials in electronic format. LSAC has free practice materials
online. Follow this link,
http://www.lsac.org/jd/lsat/preparing-for-the-lsat.

I hope this helps.

Anita Keith-Foust
919-430-1978
-----Original Message-----
From: Jorge Paez [mailto:jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, November 9, 2014 7:20 PM
To: Anita Keith-Foust
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] question on internships and LSAT

Hi Anita:
Thanks for the site, I see a lot of stuff on there but it mostly seems to be
games or  books.

Are the books on there e-format or is this a braille specific store?
Also, do you know if any of the logic games on there are accessible?

Thanks,

Jorge

On 11/9/14, Anita Keith-Foust <anitakeithfoust at gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear Jorge:
>
> You ask great questions.
>
> I like the PowerScore Bibles. Here is a link:
> http://www.powerscore.com/lsat/publications/.
>
> I didn't get much from the Princeton Review. They were not prepared 
> for accommodating visually impaired students. So now, I am studying on my
own.
>
> Anita Keith-Foust
> 919-430-1978
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge 
> Paez via blindlaw
> Sent: Sunday, November 9, 2014 4:58 PM
> To: Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: [blindlaw] question on internships and LSAT
>
> Hi all:
> First of all, apologies if I missed any replies to my last thread 
> regarding prelaw and the LSAT.
> I've been extremely busy the last few days so when I could finally 
> check my email yesterday I had to catch up on a ton of email and may 
> have missed some.
> Anyway, thanks to everyone for your suggestions.
> I guess, my next question would be about internships.
> I know there's a lot available once you're in law school itself, but 
> what can you do when you're an undergraduate?
> And is there anything I can do this year that I'm not going to school?
> (I'm not going to school this year because I'm waiting to be 
> considered an in-state resident for tuition purposes because I just 
> moved from another
> state.) Anyway, I know there isn't much directly that I can do, but 
> would there be any way for me to find either an internship or some 
> type of part time position in a law office?
> Also, as far as LSAT prep, since obviously I'm at least 3 years away 
> from taking it, I don't necessarily need the small groups yet, but is 
> there any particular book I should read?
> I know I'll learn a lot of it from college classes I take, specially 
> critical thought and writing, but is there anywhere where I could see 
> sample questions and that kind of thing? Maybe some points that aren't 
> covered in the writing classes for example that have to do more with 
> the test itself rather then its material?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jorge
>
> _______________________________________________
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> blindlaw at nfbnet.org
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> blindlaw:
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> 40gmai
> l.com
>
>


--
Jorge A. Paez

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgeapaez11994



From jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 10 13:50:06 2014
From: jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com (Jorge Paez)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 05:50:06 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] question on internships and LSAT
In-Reply-To: <000801cffc9c$d2d92e60$788b8b20$@gmail.com>
References: <CAA+vbPtBVuhzSiwrnx205Ti2Lei3QjTeo7eRSni5qbybL7Nzfw@mail.gmail.com>
	<000001cffc74$f122f680$d368e380$@gmail.com>
	<CAA+vbPv7b5uZsdozPeUCGZ+UgbEJ_B3o_kgCY3yYTywF2vkM2A@mail.gmail.com>
	<000801cffc9c$d2d92e60$788b8b20$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAA+vbPuev9N4oaKdWa2iwoKuyVDozjym88ktYniTepMa-0J2+A@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks Anita:
I'll definitely look into it.
I'm totally blind, by the way--sorry I should've probably mentioned
that in my intro earlier but it slipped by me.
How did you use one note for diagraming by the way?
I thought One Note was only for copying clips of things you liked?



On 11/9/14, Anita Keith-Foust via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Dear Jorge:
>
> I bought these Bibles before I went blind. My sight is slowly coming back
> so, I am now legally blind. I use ZoomText with Speech.  I have taken the
> books apart and scanned them in to make my own electronic copies. I use a
> Brother 2000, here's the link:
> http://www.amazon.com/Brother-ImageCenter-ADS-2000-Document-Scanner/dp/B007T
> N1J2O/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1415592018&sr=8-4&keywords=brother+2000. I
> love
> this machine. I discovered it at FedExKinko's and I had to have it!
>
>
> Because I already had the books, I didn't think to ask PowerScore if they
> would provide the books electronically. They may. Check with them. The
> worst
> they can say is no.
>
> When I joined BlindLaw, I asked for any suggestions for dealing with games.
> Someone suggested to use Excel to diagram.
>
> It was a great suggestion. I modified the suggestion by using OneNote
> instead. I would have to get used to Excel and I didn't want to invest the
> time.
>
> Instead, I create tables in OneNote for diagramming.
>
> When I took the LSAT, I had a reader and a scribe. I had never used a
> reader
> and a scribe before. It was a disaster. So, I am experimenting to come up
> with the accommodations that will work better than that fiasco, LOL!!
>
> Contact your state Library for the Blind. It is possible that they have
> LSAT
> study materials in electronic format. LSAC has free practice materials
> online. Follow this link,
> http://www.lsac.org/jd/lsat/preparing-for-the-lsat.
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> Anita Keith-Foust
> 919-430-1978
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jorge Paez [mailto:jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com]
> Sent: Sunday, November 9, 2014 7:20 PM
> To: Anita Keith-Foust
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] question on internships and LSAT
>
> Hi Anita:
> Thanks for the site, I see a lot of stuff on there but it mostly seems to
> be
> games or  books.
>
> Are the books on there e-format or is this a braille specific store?
> Also, do you know if any of the logic games on there are accessible?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jorge
>
> On 11/9/14, Anita Keith-Foust <anitakeithfoust at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Dear Jorge:
>>
>> You ask great questions.
>>
>> I like the PowerScore Bibles. Here is a link:
>> http://www.powerscore.com/lsat/publications/.
>>
>> I didn't get much from the Princeton Review. They were not prepared
>> for accommodating visually impaired students. So now, I am studying on my
> own.
>>
>> Anita Keith-Foust
>> 919-430-1978
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge
>> Paez via blindlaw
>> Sent: Sunday, November 9, 2014 4:58 PM
>> To: Blind Law Mailing List
>> Subject: [blindlaw] question on internships and LSAT
>>
>> Hi all:
>> First of all, apologies if I missed any replies to my last thread
>> regarding prelaw and the LSAT.
>> I've been extremely busy the last few days so when I could finally
>> check my email yesterday I had to catch up on a ton of email and may
>> have missed some.
>> Anyway, thanks to everyone for your suggestions.
>> I guess, my next question would be about internships.
>> I know there's a lot available once you're in law school itself, but
>> what can you do when you're an undergraduate?
>> And is there anything I can do this year that I'm not going to school?
>> (I'm not going to school this year because I'm waiting to be
>> considered an in-state resident for tuition purposes because I just
>> moved from another
>> state.) Anyway, I know there isn't much directly that I can do, but
>> would there be any way for me to find either an internship or some
>> type of part time position in a law office?
>> Also, as far as LSAT prep, since obviously I'm at least 3 years away
>> from taking it, I don't necessarily need the small groups yet, but is
>> there any particular book I should read?
>> I know I'll learn a lot of it from college classes I take, specially
>> critical thought and writing, but is there anywhere where I could see
>> sample questions and that kind of thing? Maybe some points that aren't
>> covered in the writing classes for example that have to do more with
>> the test itself rather then its material?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jorge
>>
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From dbeitz at wiennergould.com  Mon Nov 10 14:19:04 2014
From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Dan Beitz)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 14:19:04 +0000
Subject: [blindlaw] Accessible legal Office Software for
	client	management and billing
In-Reply-To: <C55EA81B9350451D98FE6421F9A9C302@Spike>
References: <000501cffc69$45169ff0$cf43dfd0$@sbgaal.com>
	<C55EA81B9350451D98FE6421F9A9C302@Spike>
Message-ID: <AA0FA234D2A3A745A64FC025D904D681AEF0AC@DAGN15c-e6.exg6.exghost.com>

Time matters used to work reasonably well, although I haven't tried it in years.




Daniel K. Beitz
Wienner & Gould, P.C.
950 University Dr., Ste. 350
Rochester, MI  48307
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From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Charles Krugman via blindlaw
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2014 11:03 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Accessible legal Office Software for client management and billing

It has been several years since I had to deal with this issue but when I was in paralegal school the software venders would send out demo versions of their software upon request for this type of testing. At that time I had an instructor encourage me to request different versions so I could test them. 
The venders were more than willing to comply.
Chuck Krugman, MSW Paralegal
1237 P Street


-----Original Message-----
From: Shannon via blindlaw
Sent: Sunday, November 9, 2014 2:05 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] Accessible legal Office Software for client managementand billing

Hello,

I wanted to ask the group if anyone has a recommendation for an accessible (Jaws friendly) software to use for client and billing management for a small law firm.

Any suggestions are appreciated.  I have heard  a software called Needles is good, but do not know how accessible it is.

Thanks!

Sincerely,

Shannon Geihsler
Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC
1001 Main Street, Suite 803
Lubbock, Texas 79423
Phone: (806) 763-3999
Mobile:  (806) 781-9296
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From slabarre at labarrelaw.com  Mon Nov 10 15:40:49 2014
From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 08:40:49 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice
In-Reply-To: <A2C9FB40BD72F846A5E5CF700AEFDB5D04FA3971@DPRC-EXCH-B01.JCONMAIL.doj.gov>
References: <A2C9FB40BD72F846A5E5CF700AEFDB5D4A9D06@DPRC-EXCH-B01.JCONMAIL.doj.gov>
	<A2C9FB40BD72F846A5E5CF700AEFDB5D04FA3971@DPRC-EXCH-B01.JCONMAIL.doj.gov>
Message-ID: <8b5401cffcfc$b42e6010$1c8b2030$@labarrelaw.com>

FYI

 

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From tim at timeldermusic.com  Mon Nov 10 17:02:17 2014
From: tim at timeldermusic.com (Tim Elder)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 09:02:17 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] Accessible legal Office Software for client
	management	and billing
In-Reply-To: <000501cffc69$45169ff0$cf43dfd0$@sbgaal.com>
References: <000501cffc69$45169ff0$cf43dfd0$@sbgaal.com>
Message-ID: <01f301cffd08$15462d00$3fd28700$@timeldermusic.com>

I use bill4time.com.  It is not perfect, but is mostly accessible such that
I can manage my practice. 


-----Original Message-----
From: Shannon [mailto:sbg at sbgaal.com] 
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2014 2:05 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] Accessible legal Office Software for client management
and billing

Hello,

I wanted to ask the group if anyone has a recommendation for an accessible
(Jaws friendly) software to use for client and billing management for a
small law firm.

Any suggestions are appreciated.  I have heard  a software called Needles is
good, but do not know how accessible it is.

Thanks!

Sincerely,

Shannon Geihsler
Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC
1001 Main Street, Suite 803
Lubbock, Texas 79423
Phone: (806) 763-3999
Mobile:  (806) 781-9296
Fax:  (806) 749-3752
E-Mail:  sbg at sbgaal.com

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From dbeitz at wiennergould.com  Mon Nov 10 17:09:39 2014
From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Dan Beitz)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 17:09:39 +0000
Subject: [blindlaw] Blind Judges
Message-ID: <AA0FA234D2A3A745A64FC025D904D681AF0328@DAGN15c-e6.exg6.exghost.com>

I thought everyone would like to know that Michigan just elected a totally blind Justice to our Supreme Court.  His name is Richard Bernstein.


[wg logo]

Daniel K. Beitz
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950 University Dr., Ste. 350
Rochester, MI  48307
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From gerard.sadlier at gmail.com  Mon Nov 10 17:16:30 2014
From: gerard.sadlier at gmail.com (Gerard Sadlier)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 17:16:30 +0000
Subject: [blindlaw] Blind Judges
In-Reply-To: <AA0FA234D2A3A745A64FC025D904D681AF0328@DAGN15c-e6.exg6.exghost.com>
References: <AA0FA234D2A3A745A64FC025D904D681AF0328@DAGN15c-e6.exg6.exghost.com>
Message-ID: <CAGZitzLuoiwQbjns4yJkA9t3B6KcKDW18PCciO2UUtZvsX8=Pw@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Dan,

I'm extremely interested. Could you give me a bit more information
either on or off list - a profile e.g. where he worked what kind of
law he practiced - how he was elected (judges aren't elected in
Ireland, so it'd be helpful to know say if there are political parties
for judicial elections, who gets to vote, what turnout is like etc.).

Also, where in the hierarchy does the Supreme Court sit - is it an
appellate or a trial court?

Thanks and apologies for all the questions.

Congratulations to Mr Bernstein.

Kind regards

Ger

On 11/10/14, Dan Beitz via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I thought everyone would like to know that Michigan just elected a totally
> blind Justice to our Supreme Court.  His name is Richard Bernstein.
>
>
> [wg logo]
>
> Daniel K. Beitz
> Wienner & Gould, P.C.
> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350
> Rochester, MI  48307
> Phone:  (248) 841-9405
> Fax:  (248) 652-2729
> dbeitz at wiennergould.com
>
> www.wiennergould.com<http://www.wiennergould.com/>
>
> This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages
> attached
> to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If
> you are
> not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this
> email
> to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure,
> copying,
> or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or
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> this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in
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> please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by
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From philosopher25 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 10 17:45:44 2014
From: philosopher25 at gmail.com (philosopher25 at gmail.com)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 08:45:44 -0900
Subject: [blindlaw] question on internships and LSAT
In-Reply-To: <CAA+vbPtBVuhzSiwrnx205Ti2Lei3QjTeo7eRSni5qbybL7Nzfw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAA+vbPtBVuhzSiwrnx205Ti2Lei3QjTeo7eRSni5qbybL7Nzfw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8CED7819-FE70-4CF9-AC35-CD60E5D23366@gmail.com>

If you have Bookshare look up LS a T and you will find a plethora of resources.



> On Nov 9, 2014, at 12:58 PM, Jorge Paez via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all:
> First of all, apologies if I missed any replies to my last thread
> regarding prelaw and the LSAT.
> I've been extremely busy the last few days so when I could finally
> check my email yesterday I had to catch up on a ton of email and may
> have missed some.
> Anyway, thanks to everyone for your suggestions.
> I guess, my next question would be about internships.
> I know there's a lot available once you're in law school itself, but
> what can you do when you're an undergraduate?
> And is there anything I can do this year that I'm not going to school?
> (I'm not going to school this year because I'm waiting to be
> considered an in-state resident for tuition purposes because I just
> moved from another state.)
> Anyway, I know there isn't much directly that I can do, but would
> there be any way for me to find either an internship or some type of
> part time position in a law office?
> Also, as far as LSAT prep, since obviously I'm at least 3 years away
> from taking it, I don't necessarily need the small groups yet, but is
> there any particular book I should read?
> I know I'll learn a lot of it from college classes I take, specially
> critical thought and writing, but is there anywhere where I could see
> sample questions and that kind of thing? Maybe some points that aren't
> covered in the writing classes for example that have to do more with
> the test itself rather then its material?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Jorge
> 
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From jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 10 17:48:51 2014
From: jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com (Jorge Paez)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 09:48:51 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] Blind Judges
In-Reply-To: <CAGZitzLuoiwQbjns4yJkA9t3B6KcKDW18PCciO2UUtZvsX8=Pw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AA0FA234D2A3A745A64FC025D904D681AF0328@DAGN15c-e6.exg6.exghost.com>
	<CAGZitzLuoiwQbjns4yJkA9t3B6KcKDW18PCciO2UUtZvsX8=Pw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAA+vbPuZC2ApnhE4N2n2XE2xn8QqXzTHNG8DoNGZiMa7geKD7Q@mail.gmail.com>

Same here.
Could you please tell me more?
This is really interesting, particularly because I'm just starting to
learn about the courts at a state level on my own.



On 11/10/14, Gerard Sadlier via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Dan,
>
> I'm extremely interested. Could you give me a bit more information
> either on or off list - a profile e.g. where he worked what kind of
> law he practiced - how he was elected (judges aren't elected in
> Ireland, so it'd be helpful to know say if there are political parties
> for judicial elections, who gets to vote, what turnout is like etc.).
>
> Also, where in the hierarchy does the Supreme Court sit - is it an
> appellate or a trial court?
>
> Thanks and apologies for all the questions.
>
> Congratulations to Mr Bernstein.
>
> Kind regards
>
> Ger
>
> On 11/10/14, Dan Beitz via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I thought everyone would like to know that Michigan just elected a
>> totally
>> blind Justice to our Supreme Court.  His name is Richard Bernstein.
>>
>>
>> [wg logo]
>>
>> Daniel K. Beitz
>> Wienner & Gould, P.C.
>> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350
>> Rochester, MI  48307
>> Phone:  (248) 841-9405
>> Fax:  (248) 652-2729
>> dbeitz at wiennergould.com
>>
>> www.wiennergould.com<http://www.wiennergould.com/>
>>
>> This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email
>> messages
>> attached
>> to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.
>> If
>> you are
>> not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering
>> this
>> email
>> to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure,
>> copying,
>> or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or
>> attached to
>> this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication
>> in
>> error,
>> please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or
>> by
>> telephoning
>> us at (248) 841-9400.
>>
>>
>
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From jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 10 17:52:20 2014
From: jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com (Jorge Paez)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 09:52:20 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] Blind Judges
In-Reply-To: <CAA+vbPuZC2ApnhE4N2n2XE2xn8QqXzTHNG8DoNGZiMa7geKD7Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AA0FA234D2A3A745A64FC025D904D681AF0328@DAGN15c-e6.exg6.exghost.com>
	<CAGZitzLuoiwQbjns4yJkA9t3B6KcKDW18PCciO2UUtZvsX8=Pw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAA+vbPuZC2ApnhE4N2n2XE2xn8QqXzTHNG8DoNGZiMa7geKD7Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAA+vbPs4BhDtxgEL1vgwvRXT3D4Pc-euyM-LQFdRD+We8Q9YSw@mail.gmail.com>

Gerard:
Can you please email me off list?
I have some questions about how legal matters run in Europe.
And, as far as the courts, I don't believe there are political parties.
At least, there aren't any political parties for judges in the state
of Florida, though Michigan might be different.






On 11/10/14, Jorge Paez <jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Same here.
> Could you please tell me more?
> This is really interesting, particularly because I'm just starting to
> learn about the courts at a state level on my own.
>
>
>
> On 11/10/14, Gerard Sadlier via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Dan,
>>
>> I'm extremely interested. Could you give me a bit more information
>> either on or off list - a profile e.g. where he worked what kind of
>> law he practiced - how he was elected (judges aren't elected in
>> Ireland, so it'd be helpful to know say if there are political parties
>> for judicial elections, who gets to vote, what turnout is like etc.).
>>
>> Also, where in the hierarchy does the Supreme Court sit - is it an
>> appellate or a trial court?
>>
>> Thanks and apologies for all the questions.
>>
>> Congratulations to Mr Bernstein.
>>
>> Kind regards
>>
>> Ger
>>
>> On 11/10/14, Dan Beitz via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> I thought everyone would like to know that Michigan just elected a
>>> totally
>>> blind Justice to our Supreme Court.  His name is Richard Bernstein.
>>>
>>>
>>> [wg logo]
>>>
>>> Daniel K. Beitz
>>> Wienner & Gould, P.C.
>>> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350
>>> Rochester, MI  48307
>>> Phone:  (248) 841-9405
>>> Fax:  (248) 652-2729
>>> dbeitz at wiennergould.com
>>>
>>> www.wiennergould.com<http://www.wiennergould.com/>
>>>
>>> This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email
>>> messages
>>> attached
>>> to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.
>>> If
>>> you are
>>> not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering
>>> this
>>> email
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From mikefry79 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 10 17:58:23 2014
From: mikefry79 at gmail.com (Mike)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 12:58:23 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Blind Judges
In-Reply-To: <CAGZitzLuoiwQbjns4yJkA9t3B6KcKDW18PCciO2UUtZvsX8=Pw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AA0FA234D2A3A745A64FC025D904D681AF0328@DAGN15c-e6.exg6.exghost.com>
	<CAGZitzLuoiwQbjns4yJkA9t3B6KcKDW18PCciO2UUtZvsX8=Pw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C34D74E8-FEE6-422B-A110-8D14C9E95EDF@gmail.com>

Here's a link to his Wikipedia page.  He is a very impressive dude.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_H._Bernstein



Sent from Mike Fry

> On Nov 10, 2014, at 12:16 PM, Gerard Sadlier via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Dan,
> 
> I'm extremely interested. Could you give me a bit more information
> either on or off list - a profile e.g. where he worked what kind of
> law he practiced - how he was elected (judges aren't elected in
> Ireland, so it'd be helpful to know say if there are political parties
> for judicial elections, who gets to vote, what turnout is like etc.).
> 
> Also, where in the hierarchy does the Supreme Court sit - is it an
> appellate or a trial court?
> 
> Thanks and apologies for all the questions.
> 
> Congratulations to Mr Bernstein.
> 
> Kind regards
> 
> Ger
> 
>> On 11/10/14, Dan Beitz via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I thought everyone would like to know that Michigan just elected a totally
>> blind Justice to our Supreme Court.  His name is Richard Bernstein.
>> 
>> 
>> [wg logo]
>> 
>> Daniel K. Beitz
>> Wienner & Gould, P.C.
>> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350
>> Rochester, MI  48307
>> Phone:  (248) 841-9405
>> Fax:  (248) 652-2729
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From dbeitz at wiennergould.com  Mon Nov 10 18:09:13 2014
From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Dan Beitz)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 18:09:13 +0000
Subject: [blindlaw] Blind Judges
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	<CAGZitzLuoiwQbjns4yJkA9t3B6KcKDW18PCciO2UUtZvsX8=Pw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AA0FA234D2A3A745A64FC025D904D681AF04B0@DAGN15c-e6.exg6.exghost.com>

The Michigan Supreme Court is the state's highest court.  It hears appeals from the Michigan Court of Appeals.  In Michigan, the parties nominate candidates, although the candidates are supposed to be non-partisan.  Richard Bernstein was the Democratic party nominee.  Justices are elected in the general elections, which take place every two years, although their terms are generally six years.




Daniel K. Beitz
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From: Gerard Sadlier [mailto:gerard.sadlier at gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 12:17 PM
To: Dan Beitz; Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Blind Judges

Hi Dan,

I'm extremely interested. Could you give me a bit more information either on or off list - a profile e.g. where he worked what kind of law he practiced - how he was elected (judges aren't elected in Ireland, so it'd be helpful to know say if there are political parties for judicial elections, who gets to vote, what turnout is like etc.).

Also, where in the hierarchy does the Supreme Court sit - is it an appellate or a trial court?

Thanks and apologies for all the questions.

Congratulations to Mr Bernstein.

Kind regards

Ger

On 11/10/14, Dan Beitz via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I thought everyone would like to know that Michigan just elected a 
> totally blind Justice to our Supreme Court.  His name is Richard Bernstein.
>
>
> [wg logo]
>
> Daniel K. Beitz
> Wienner & Gould, P.C.
> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350
> Rochester, MI  48307
> Phone:  (248) 841-9405
> Fax:  (248) 652-2729
> dbeitz at wiennergould.com
>
> www.wiennergould.com<http://www.wiennergould.com/>
>
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From slabarre at labarrelaw.com  Mon Nov 10 19:09:01 2014
From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (slabarre at labarrelaw.com)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 12:09:01 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] Blind Judges
In-Reply-To: <AA0FA234D2A3A745A64FC025D904D681AF04B0@DAGN15c-e6.exg6.exghost.com>
References: <AA0FA234D2A3A745A64FC025D904D681AF0328@DAGN15c-e6.exg6.exghost.com>	<CAGZitzLuoiwQbjns4yJkA9t3B6KcKDW18PCciO2UUtZvsX8=Pw@mail.gmail.com>
	<AA0FA234D2A3A745A64FC025D904D681AF04B0@DAGN15c-e6.exg6.exghost.com>
Message-ID: <00c001cffd19$cbecfeb0$63c6fc10$@labarrelaw.com>

Hey folks, the  below article may be of some help on Mr. Bernstein's
background.  Congrats to Justice Bernstein on this significant achievement!

http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2014/11/blind_marathon_running_l
awyer_1.html
-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dan Beitz
via blindlaw
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 11:09 AM
To: Gerard Sadlier; Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Blind Judges

The Michigan Supreme Court is the state's highest court.  It hears appeals
from the Michigan Court of Appeals.  In Michigan, the parties nominate
candidates, although the candidates are supposed to be non-partisan.
Richard Bernstein was the Democratic party nominee.  Justices are elected in
the general elections, which take place every two years, although their
terms are generally six years.




Daniel K. Beitz
Wienner & Gould, P.C.
950 University Dr., Ste. 350
Rochester, MI  48307
Phone:  (248) 841-9405
Fax:  (248) 652-2729
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-----Original Message-----
From: Gerard Sadlier [mailto:gerard.sadlier at gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 12:17 PM
To: Dan Beitz; Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Blind Judges

Hi Dan,

I'm extremely interested. Could you give me a bit more information either on
or off list - a profile e.g. where he worked what kind of law he practiced -
how he was elected (judges aren't elected in Ireland, so it'd be helpful to
know say if there are political parties for judicial elections, who gets to
vote, what turnout is like etc.).

Also, where in the hierarchy does the Supreme Court sit - is it an appellate
or a trial court?

Thanks and apologies for all the questions.

Congratulations to Mr Bernstein.

Kind regards

Ger

On 11/10/14, Dan Beitz via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I thought everyone would like to know that Michigan just elected a 
> totally blind Justice to our Supreme Court.  His name is Richard
Bernstein.
>
>
> [wg logo]
>
> Daniel K. Beitz
> Wienner & Gould, P.C.
> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350
> Rochester, MI  48307
> Phone:  (248) 841-9405
> Fax:  (248) 652-2729
> dbeitz at wiennergould.com
>
> www.wiennergould.com<http://www.wiennergould.com/>
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From jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 10 20:24:22 2014
From: jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com (Jorge Paez)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 12:24:22 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] Blind Judges
In-Reply-To: <00c001cffd19$cbecfeb0$63c6fc10$@labarrelaw.com>
References: <AA0FA234D2A3A745A64FC025D904D681AF0328@DAGN15c-e6.exg6.exghost.com>
	<CAGZitzLuoiwQbjns4yJkA9t3B6KcKDW18PCciO2UUtZvsX8=Pw@mail.gmail.com>
	<AA0FA234D2A3A745A64FC025D904D681AF04B0@DAGN15c-e6.exg6.exghost.com>
	<00c001cffd19$cbecfeb0$63c6fc10$@labarrelaw.com>
Message-ID: <CAA+vbPufhKkzRvXZYVi3Ot0n3LptkS1U7XPuWRcCuMFfr+1jtA@mail.gmail.com>

Mr. Bernstein certainly has an impressive record.
I'd be interested to know how it continues while he's on the supreme court.
As far as how the judges are elected, is that a procedure that is
exclusive to Michigan or are most judges selected that way within the
states?



On 11/10/14, slabarre--- via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hey folks, the  below article may be of some help on Mr. Bernstein's
> background.  Congrats to Justice Bernstein on this significant achievement!
>
> http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2014/11/blind_marathon_running_l
> awyer_1.html
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dan Beitz
> via blindlaw
> Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 11:09 AM
> To: Gerard Sadlier; Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Blind Judges
>
> The Michigan Supreme Court is the state's highest court.  It hears appeals
> from the Michigan Court of Appeals.  In Michigan, the parties nominate
> candidates, although the candidates are supposed to be non-partisan.
> Richard Bernstein was the Democratic party nominee.  Justices are elected
> in
> the general elections, which take place every two years, although their
> terms are generally six years.
>
>
>
>
> Daniel K. Beitz
> Wienner & Gould, P.C.
> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350
> Rochester, MI  48307
> Phone:  (248) 841-9405
> Fax:  (248) 652-2729
> dbeitz at wiennergould.com
>
> www.wiennergould.com
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gerard Sadlier [mailto:gerard.sadlier at gmail.com]
> Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 12:17 PM
> To: Dan Beitz; Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Blind Judges
>
> Hi Dan,
>
> I'm extremely interested. Could you give me a bit more information either
> on
> or off list - a profile e.g. where he worked what kind of law he practiced
> -
> how he was elected (judges aren't elected in Ireland, so it'd be helpful to
> know say if there are political parties for judicial elections, who gets to
> vote, what turnout is like etc.).
>
> Also, where in the hierarchy does the Supreme Court sit - is it an
> appellate
> or a trial court?
>
> Thanks and apologies for all the questions.
>
> Congratulations to Mr Bernstein.
>
> Kind regards
>
> Ger
>
> On 11/10/14, Dan Beitz via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I thought everyone would like to know that Michigan just elected a
>> totally blind Justice to our Supreme Court.  His name is Richard
> Bernstein.
>>
>>
>> [wg logo]
>>
>> Daniel K. Beitz
>> Wienner & Gould, P.C.
>> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350
>> Rochester, MI  48307
>> Phone:  (248) 841-9405
>> Fax:  (248) 652-2729
>> dbeitz at wiennergould.com
>>
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From jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 10 21:53:29 2014
From: jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com (Jorge Paez)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 13:53:29 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] question on internships and LSAT
In-Reply-To: <8CED7819-FE70-4CF9-AC35-CD60E5D23366@gmail.com>
References: <CAA+vbPtBVuhzSiwrnx205Ti2Lei3QjTeo7eRSni5qbybL7Nzfw@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CED7819-FE70-4CF9-AC35-CD60E5D23366@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAA+vbPs79=qCY+Oum1PEi+P0eVqdVrt6FtTHDr0XrRwO_oT_Qg@mail.gmail.com>

I already looked there and found a handful of things.
I was just wondering if anyone had any other recommendations?
Also, does the test change greatly?
Because I've seen some version from 2010 and 2012 on bookshare and not
sure whether I should use them or not.

Jorge

On 11/10/14, philosopher25 at gmail.com <philosopher25 at gmail.com> wrote:
> If you have Bookshare look up LS a T and you will find a plethora of
> resources.
>
>
>
>> On Nov 9, 2014, at 12:58 PM, Jorge Paez via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all:
>> First of all, apologies if I missed any replies to my last thread
>> regarding prelaw and the LSAT.
>> I've been extremely busy the last few days so when I could finally
>> check my email yesterday I had to catch up on a ton of email and may
>> have missed some.
>> Anyway, thanks to everyone for your suggestions.
>> I guess, my next question would be about internships.
>> I know there's a lot available once you're in law school itself, but
>> what can you do when you're an undergraduate?
>> And is there anything I can do this year that I'm not going to school?
>> (I'm not going to school this year because I'm waiting to be
>> considered an in-state resident for tuition purposes because I just
>> moved from another state.)
>> Anyway, I know there isn't much directly that I can do, but would
>> there be any way for me to find either an internship or some type of
>> part time position in a law office?
>> Also, as far as LSAT prep, since obviously I'm at least 3 years away
>> from taking it, I don't necessarily need the small groups yet, but is
>> there any particular book I should read?
>> I know I'll learn a lot of it from college classes I take, specially
>> critical thought and writing, but is there anywhere where I could see
>> sample questions and that kind of thing? Maybe some points that aren't
>> covered in the writing classes for example that have to do more with
>> the test itself rather then its material?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jorge
>>
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From jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 10 22:16:46 2014
From: jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com (Jorge Paez)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 14:16:46 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] question about the ABA and mock trials
Message-ID: <CAA+vbPv4WP1KN7QQqXw940kAbnR6h-dwBr+fuDh5vqhrPRUuVA@mail.gmail.com>

Hi all:
So, I just had 2 quick questions.
First of all, as far as ABA membership, does being part of the ABA
while you're still a student have any benefits/present you with any
opportunities or is it only for lawyers who are already practicing?
Also, I have seen countless bits and pieces about the ABA running mock
trials, both for law students and for non-majors or high school
students.
Like I said, I'm out of high school but not in college yet,
but I'd like to be part of and/or learn from observing mock trials.
Does anyone know how you sign up for that or is that only for ABA members?

Thanks,

Jorge


From rthomas at emplmntattorney.com  Mon Nov 10 22:53:18 2014
From: rthomas at emplmntattorney.com (Russell J. Thomas)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 14:53:18 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] question about the ABA and mock trials
In-Reply-To: <CAA+vbPv4WP1KN7QQqXw940kAbnR6h-dwBr+fuDh5vqhrPRUuVA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAA+vbPv4WP1KN7QQqXw940kAbnR6h-dwBr+fuDh5vqhrPRUuVA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000001cffd39$1ee549a0$5cafdce0$@com>

Depending upon where you live, why not go to a real trial instead of a mock
trial.

During summer vacations when I was in highschool, I would go to courthouses
near where I lived and sit in on trials.  It was a great learning
experience.


-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Paez
via blindlaw
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 2:17 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] question about the ABA and mock trials

Hi all:
So, I just had 2 quick questions.
First of all, as far as ABA membership, does being part of the ABA while
you're still a student have any benefits/present you with any opportunities
or is it only for lawyers who are already practicing?
Also, I have seen countless bits and pieces about the ABA running mock
trials, both for law students and for non-majors or high school students.
Like I said, I'm out of high school but not in college yet, but I'd like to
be part of and/or learn from observing mock trials.
Does anyone know how you sign up for that or is that only for ABA members?

Thanks,

Jorge

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From jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 10 23:56:12 2014
From: jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com (Jorge Paez)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 15:56:12 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] question about the ABA and mock trials
In-Reply-To: <000001cffd39$1ee549a0$5cafdce0$@com>
References: <CAA+vbPv4WP1KN7QQqXw940kAbnR6h-dwBr+fuDh5vqhrPRUuVA@mail.gmail.com>
	<000001cffd39$1ee549a0$5cafdce0$@com>
Message-ID: <CAA+vbPsjmCxe1tAB+fUp=iQXJ=PE1oeaA4sSm6q3Mo=8MEhgkw@mail.gmail.com>

Thank you, that's a great idea, I didn't know I could do that.
I'm in Florida.
How would I find out whether I'm allowed to sit in on a certain trial?
Also, would this be limited? E.G. you can only sit in on chriminal but
not civil trials, etc.?




On 11/10/14, Russell J. Thomas <rthomas at emplmntattorney.com> wrote:
> Depending upon where you live, why not go to a real trial instead of a mock
> trial.
>
> During summer vacations when I was in highschool, I would go to courthouses
> near where I lived and sit in on trials.  It was a great learning
> experience.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Paez
> via blindlaw
> Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 2:17 PM
> To: Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: [blindlaw] question about the ABA and mock trials
>
> Hi all:
> So, I just had 2 quick questions.
> First of all, as far as ABA membership, does being part of the ABA while
> you're still a student have any benefits/present you with any opportunities
> or is it only for lawyers who are already practicing?
> Also, I have seen countless bits and pieces about the ABA running mock
> trials, both for law students and for non-majors or high school students.
> Like I said, I'm out of high school but not in college yet, but I'd like to
> be part of and/or learn from observing mock trials.
> Does anyone know how you sign up for that or is that only for ABA members?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jorge
>
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> ney.com
>
>


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From ckrugman at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov 11 02:30:11 2014
From: ckrugman at sbcglobal.net (Charles Krugman)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 18:30:11 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Representing Parents with Disabilities in
	Custody Cases: Best Practices
In-Reply-To: <04F1893C93758F4AA7CB436BB2675066013367AB6933@EDUPTCEXMB02.ed.gov>
References: <49629-15537907.1415638915421.JavaMail.SYSTEM@chg-mcm-prod>
	<04F1893C93758F4AA7CB436BB2675066013367AB6933@EDUPTCEXMB02.ed.gov>
Message-ID: <5C725BA9F3FA4717A8E95825760A33AD@Spike>

How does one read this slide show using JAWS 16 and Windows 8.1?
Chuck

-----Original Message----- 
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To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Representing Parents with Disabilities in Custody 
Cases: Best Practices

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From chris.stewart at uky.edu  Tue Nov 11 13:18:43 2014
From: chris.stewart at uky.edu (Stewart, Christopher K)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 08:18:43 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Information about State Judges
Message-ID: <CAAyF1PDX6WwM_DtyDs2qd=r+Sm_FJVuF0_Mcre=HzdSeRa8rqA@mail.gmail.com>

For those asking questions about state judges, I highly suggest the
 American Judicature Society's resource available at
www.judicialselection.us
 .
 You can select any state and read how the state court system is set
 up. State courts are paramount in defining many constitutional rights,
 as state courts hear thousands of constitutional issues every year
 while the U.S. Supreme Court will hear maybe 80 cases. I hope this
 helps.

 Best,
 Chris


-- 
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


From jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 11 15:07:23 2014
From: jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com (Jorge Paez)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 07:07:23 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] Information about State Judges
In-Reply-To: <CAAyF1PDX6WwM_DtyDs2qd=r+Sm_FJVuF0_Mcre=HzdSeRa8rqA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAAyF1PDX6WwM_DtyDs2qd=r+Sm_FJVuF0_Mcre=HzdSeRa8rqA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAA+vbPu5v1Uf4GfRQ_xj45FAJj__Z-2kgUDsaiONHc5P14DwtQ@mail.gmail.com>

Wow, that's a really good resource.
Thanks.

Jorge

On 11/11/14, Stewart, Christopher K via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> For those asking questions about state judges, I highly suggest the
>  American Judicature Society's resource available at
> www.judicialselection.us
>  .
>  You can select any state and read how the state court system is set
>  up. State courts are paramount in defining many constitutional rights,
>  as state courts hear thousands of constitutional issues every year
>  while the U.S. Supreme Court will hear maybe 80 cases. I hope this
>  helps.
>
>  Best,
>  Chris
>
>
> --
> 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
>
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From slabarre at labarrelaw.com  Tue Nov 11 18:11:02 2014
From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 11:11:02 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] question about the ABA and mock trials
In-Reply-To: <000001cffd39$1ee549a0$5cafdce0$@com>
References: <CAA+vbPv4WP1KN7QQqXw940kAbnR6h-dwBr+fuDh5vqhrPRUuVA@mail.gmail.com>
	<000001cffd39$1ee549a0$5cafdce0$@com>
Message-ID: <04c201cffdda$db2de670$9189b350$@labarrelaw.com>

Agreed.  All trials are open to the public unless specifically sealed by the
Court.  Normally, family law matters especially involving the welfare of
children are the type of cases closed to the public.  The clerk's office at
a court can tell you what trials are on the docket and which are closed.

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Russell J.
Thomas via blindlaw
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 3:53 PM
To: 'Jorge Paez'; 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] question about the ABA and mock trials

Depending upon where you live, why not go to a real trial instead of a mock
trial.

During summer vacations when I was in highschool, I would go to courthouses
near where I lived and sit in on trials.  It was a great learning
experience.


-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Paez
via blindlaw
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 2:17 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] question about the ABA and mock trials

Hi all:
So, I just had 2 quick questions.
First of all, as far as ABA membership, does being part of the ABA while
you're still a student have any benefits/present you with any opportunities
or is it only for lawyers who are already practicing?
Also, I have seen countless bits and pieces about the ABA running mock
trials, both for law students and for non-majors or high school students.
Like I said, I'm out of high school but not in college yet, but I'd like to
be part of and/or learn from observing mock trials.
Does anyone know how you sign up for that or is that only for ABA members?

Thanks,

Jorge

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From terrydeagle at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 11 21:41:57 2014
From: terrydeagle at yahoo.com (Terry D. Eagle)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 16:41:57 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] [blindlaw Bernstein ready to take on role as
	nation's first blind justice
In-Reply-To: <C34D74E8-FEE6-422B-A110-8D14C9E95EDF@gmail.com>
References: <AA0FA234D2A3A745A64FC025D904D681AF0328@DAGN15c-e6.exg6.exghost.com><CAGZitzLuoiwQbjns4yJkA9t3B6KcKDW18PCciO2UUtZvsX8=Pw@mail.gmail.com>
	<C34D74E8-FEE6-422B-A110-8D14C9E95EDF@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <91908B5CD6BB4C4D9831DBC81B767037@TerryPC>

Bernstein ready to take on role as nation's first blind justice

 Richard Bernstein in his office at the Sam Bernstein Law Firm in Farmington
Hills. Bernstein was just elected judge to the Michigan Supreme Court.
Thursday,

November 6, 2014. Tim Thompson-The Oakland Press
By  Carol Hopkins,
The Oakland Press

# Comments
Richard Bernstein, left, speaks with his campaign manager Mike O'Meara at
the Sam Bernstein Law Firm in Farmington Hills. Bernstein was just elected
judge
to the Michigan Supreme Court. Thursday, November 6, 2014. Tim Thompson-The
Oakland Press

FYI  Learn about the Michigan Supreme Court
Online at www.courts.mi.gov.

Late in the afternoon the day after winning his first seat on the Michigan
Supreme Court, Richard Bernstein admitted he hadn't slept.

Yet he was exuberant, exhilerated.
"I'm going to honor the trust the voters have given me," said Bernstein, 40,
a disability rights attorney who resides in Birmingham.  "I will never let
them down."
Bernstein, blind from birth, will head to his new offices in Lansing in
January to serve for the next eight years -- the first blind jurist to any
U.S.
high court.

He campaigned using the slogan, blind justice, in his literature and
speeches.
"It was a fun slogan, and witty," he said.  "Justice needs to be blind.
People understand it means fairness."

He crisscrossed Michigan covering thousands of miles for the campaign,
taking only two days off, he said -- Rosh Hashanah and and Yom Kippur.
Running as a Democrat, he said he was outspent 10 to 1, funding his campaign
with his own money, approximately $1.8 million.

He plans to commute to court in Lansing from Birmingham each day.

"I learned if you want to do a statewide race, you have to love people. I
love people," he said.  "You have to really want to have that connection.
You have to have an incredible amount of love and energy."

His last name, Bernstein, was familiar to voters who, for years, had heard
advertisements for the law firm operated by his attorney father, Sam
Bernstein.
Richard Bernstein said he hoped voters connected the name with his own
public service work.

Case history

Richard established and led the Public Service Division of the Sam Bernstein
Law Firm.

That division, according to the firm, won landmark civil rights claims for
the disabled in courts across the nation. Clients were not charged a fee for
this work.

He earned his law degree at the Northwestern University School of Law in
Chicago.

He represented the Paralyzed Veterans of America in partnership with the
U.S. Department of Justice in an action against the University of Michigan
to allow
for safe access for disabled people when stadium upgrades failed to
accommodate disabled visitors.

He also partnered with the Department of Justice to force Detroit to fix
broken wheelchair lifts on its buses.

In a recent settlement against Delta Airlines and Detroit Metro Airport,
Richard Bernstein gained accessibility for disabled fliers.

In 2013, Richard was inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
after completing 18 marathons - including eight New York City marathons.

Jerry Wolffe, Macomb Oakland Regional Center's disability rights advocate,
has known Bernstein for years.  "He will fight for everyone, those with
disabilities, seniors and the underdog in our society because he knows what
it is like to have faced discrimination
and beat it head on," said Wolffe, who writes the The Oakland Press' "Voices
of Disability" column.

"His slogan, 'justice is blind,' is true - and this Justice will bring the
light of reason and fairness to Michigan's highest court."

Bernstein has never served as a judge, and he said many others have come to
the 7-person court that way.

"In this situation, having no experience can be an advantage. Folks like me
bring a unique life experience to the panel," he said. "It's critical
everyone's
voice is heard."

About the Author

Carol Hopkins
Carol Hopkins covers Waterford and White Lake townships. She has a master's
degree in journalism from the University of Michigan, and she worked as a
senior
editor for Detroit Monthly magazine and as a reporter for The Oakland Press
since 2003. Reach the author at

carol.hopkins at oakpress.com

or follow Carol on Twitter:

@OPCarolHopkins.

Source:

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/general-news/20141107/bernstein-ready-to-take
-on-role-as-nations-first-blind-justice
 
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totally
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From anitakeithfoust at gmail.com  Wed Nov 12 01:13:01 2014
From: anitakeithfoust at gmail.com (Anita Keith-Foust)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 20:13:01 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] question on internships and LSAT
In-Reply-To: <8CED7819-FE70-4CF9-AC35-CD60E5D23366@gmail.com>
References: <CAA+vbPtBVuhzSiwrnx205Ti2Lei3QjTeo7eRSni5qbybL7Nzfw@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CED7819-FE70-4CF9-AC35-CD60E5D23366@gmail.com>
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Thanks.

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
philosopher25--- via blindlaw
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 12:46 PM
To: Jorge Paez; Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] question on internships and LSAT

If you have Bookshare look up LS a T and you will find a plethora of
resources.



> On Nov 9, 2014, at 12:58 PM, Jorge Paez via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> 
> Hi all:
> First of all, apologies if I missed any replies to my last thread 
> regarding prelaw and the LSAT.
> I've been extremely busy the last few days so when I could finally 
> check my email yesterday I had to catch up on a ton of email and may 
> have missed some.
> Anyway, thanks to everyone for your suggestions.
> I guess, my next question would be about internships.
> I know there's a lot available once you're in law school itself, but 
> what can you do when you're an undergraduate?
> And is there anything I can do this year that I'm not going to school?
> (I'm not going to school this year because I'm waiting to be 
> considered an in-state resident for tuition purposes because I just 
> moved from another state.) Anyway, I know there isn't much directly 
> that I can do, but would there be any way for me to find either an 
> internship or some type of part time position in a law office?
> Also, as far as LSAT prep, since obviously I'm at least 3 years away 
> from taking it, I don't necessarily need the small groups yet, but is 
> there any particular book I should read?
> I know I'll learn a lot of it from college classes I take, specially 
> critical thought and writing, but is there anywhere where I could see 
> sample questions and that kind of thing? Maybe some points that aren't 
> covered in the writing classes for example that have to do more with 
> the test itself rather then its material?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Jorge
> 
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From anitakeithfoust at gmail.com  Wed Nov 12 02:16:10 2014
From: anitakeithfoust at gmail.com (Anita Keith-Foust)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 21:16:10 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] question about the ABA and mock trials
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Dear Jorge:

I don't know anything about ABA mock trials.

However, if you are interested in getting involved in debating you can join
a debate team with Toastmasters: http://www.toastmasters.org/.

When you go to college there may be a debate club or Model United Nations:
http://bestdelegate.com/college-mun/, that you can join.

If you want to observe mock trials, you can contact a local law school and
find out if you can attend.

I went to a real state appeals court trial in the mock trial courtroom at
one of the local law schools. The local law school has quite a few evening
programs such as forums, demonstrations, and workshops. They are open to the
public. The topics usually pertain to current events.

Once you go to college, there will be lots of opportunities for you to
participate and be involved in organizing a debate as extracurricular
activities in various clubs.

While you are waiting for your residence requirements to kick in, check to
see if your college has achapter of Phi Alpha Delta:
http://www.pad.org/home. You can join and participate in their Pre-Law
program.

I think that it is great that you are gathering information and preparing
for your legal career. 

I hope this information helps.

Anita Keith-Fouost
919-430-1978






-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Paez
via blindlaw
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 5:17 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] question about the ABA and mock trials

Hi all:
So, I just had 2 quick questions.
First of all, as far as ABA membership, does being part of the ABA while
you're still a student have any benefits/present you with any opportunities
or is it only for lawyers who are already practicing?
Also, I have seen countless bits and pieces about the ABA running mock
trials, both for law students and for non-majors or high school students.
Like I said, I'm out of high school but not in college yet, but I'd like to
be part of and/or learn from observing mock trials.
Does anyone know how you sign up for that or is that only for ABA members?

Thanks,

Jorge

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From Susan.Kelly at pima.gov  Wed Nov 12 14:59:34 2014
From: Susan.Kelly at pima.gov (Susan Kelly)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:59:34 +0000
Subject: [blindlaw] Accessible legal Office Software for client
 management	and billing
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References: <000501cffc69$45169ff0$cf43dfd0$@sbgaal.com>
Message-ID: <BE4C4D55ED9DAD44AF21164D4915BF723813D2A0@SPEXCHMB01.central.pima.gov>

No good suggestions, but definitely a warning - do NOT bother with JustWare (New Dawn technologies).  The county I work for implemented it for all but the prosecutors' office, and it is NOT accessible - parts of it can be hobbled to if you have some vision, and will even narrate, but this is not reliable and it resists scripting.  Even fully sighted attorneys and staff in our office are displeased.

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2014 3:05 PM
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Subject: [blindlaw] Accessible legal Office Software for client management and billing

Hello,

I wanted to ask the group if anyone has a recommendation for an accessible (Jaws friendly) software to use for client and billing management for a small law firm.

Any suggestions are appreciated.  I have heard  a software called Needles is good, but do not know how accessible it is.

Thanks!

Sincerely,

Shannon Geihsler
Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC
1001 Main Street, Suite 803
Lubbock, Texas 79423
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Mobile:  (806) 781-9296
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From dbeitz at wiennergould.com  Wed Nov 12 15:01:11 2014
From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Dan Beitz)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 15:01:11 +0000
Subject: [blindlaw] Accessible legal Office Software for client
 management	and billing
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You might try some of the online services, such as cleo.  There are others, but I don't remember the names.  They will give you a 30-day trial.




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No good suggestions, but definitely a warning - do NOT bother with JustWare (New Dawn technologies).  The county I work for implemented it for all but the prosecutors' office, and it is NOT accessible - parts of it can be hobbled to if you have some vision, and will even narrate, but this is not reliable and it resists scripting.  Even fully sighted attorneys and staff in our office are displeased.

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Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2014 3:05 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] Accessible legal Office Software for client management and billing

Hello,

I wanted to ask the group if anyone has a recommendation for an accessible (Jaws friendly) software to use for client and billing management for a small law firm.

Any suggestions are appreciated.  I have heard  a software called Needles is good, but do not know how accessible it is.

Thanks!

Sincerely,

Shannon Geihsler
Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC
1001 Main Street, Suite 803
Lubbock, Texas 79423
Phone: (806) 763-3999
Mobile:  (806) 781-9296
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From ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com  Wed Nov 12 15:13:58 2014
From: ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com (Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc.)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 08:13:58 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] Blind Judges
References: <AA0FA234D2A3A745A64FC025D904D681AF0328@DAGN15c-e6.exg6.exghost.com><CAGZitzLuoiwQbjns4yJkA9t3B6KcKDW18PCciO2UUtZvsX8=Pw@mail.gmail.com><AA0FA234D2A3A745A64FC025D904D681AF04B0@DAGN15c-e6.exg6.exghost.com><00c001cffd19$cbecfeb0$63c6fc10$@labarrelaw.com>
	<CAA+vbPufhKkzRvXZYVi3Ot0n3LptkS1U7XPuWRcCuMFfr+1jtA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <81A3ECCD2D154AEBA18D485C5F97D579@victory2>

Judges ar also elected here in the state of Colorado.  I'm not sure I like 
the practice, but no need fixing it if it's working!

Hearty congratulations to Mr. Bernstein.  Yes, it remains true that in this 
great country we call the United States of America, dreams can and do come 
true and a person's story retold becomes a lightning rod for all!  Thank you 
America ... keep shining the light for all!

Sincerely,
Olusegun
Denver, Colorado 


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From Bennett.Prows at HHS.GOV  Wed Nov 12 19:57:29 2014
From: Bennett.Prows at HHS.GOV (Prows, Bennett (HHS/OCR))
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:57:29 +0000
Subject: [blindlaw] Report of Parents with Disabilities from NCD
Message-ID: <FC3590EE5FEF7842ABCCFBE0C22F24FA2BDC8A28@hh-emsmb15>

http://www.ncd.gov/publications/2012/Sep272012/


The National Council on Disabilities put out a report probably in 2012, called "Rocking the Cradle: Ensuring the Rights of Parents with Disabilities and Their Children.". Contains references to laws concerning the discrimination against those disabled parents and children with disabilities. Thought it interesting if not comprehensive. The link pasted here takes you to the executive summary.
/s/

Bennett Prows
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From slabarre at labarrelaw.com  Fri Nov 14 22:30:45 2014
From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 15:30:45 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice
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FYI

 

 

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From jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 16 14:22:49 2014
From: jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com (Jorge Paez)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2014 06:22:49 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] help with personal law
Message-ID: <CAA+vbPsayLWkKGcmdoek=Ubm9_GAQgBNPiFK1QAfSK0Nj4PdyA@mail.gmail.com>

Hi all:
I realize this is not the list for this and under usual circumstances
I would not be posting on here, but, can anyone familiar with the laws
regarding cyber bullying, stocking and the like please email me off
list?
Again, I'm sorry for this being out of line, but this is a personal
matter that just showed up for about the 5th time, and I have no other
ideas as to how I can find a lawyer to talk to.

Thanks,

Jorge


From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov  Mon Nov 17 21:18:26 2014
From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 15:18:26 -0600
Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Justice Department Reaches Settlement Agreement with
 Peapod Online Grocery Shopping and Delivery Service
References: <17287696.973@public.govdelivery.com> 
Message-ID: <04F1893C93758F4AA7CB436BB26750660136CC8EF822@EDUPTCEXMB02.ed.gov>

Thought some on this list might find this of interest.
Thought some on this list might find this of interest.

From: U.S. Department of Justice [mailto:usdoj at public.govdelivery.com]
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 1:00 PM
To: Nightingale, Noel
Subject: Justice Department Reaches Settlement Agreement with Peapod Online Grocery Shopping and Delivery Service


The Justice Department announced today<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQxMTE3LjM4MjkyMDQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MTExNy4zODI5MjA0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3Mjg3Njk2JmVtYWlsaWQ9bm9lbC5uaWdodGluZ2FsZUBlZC5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPW5vZWwubmlnaHRpbmdhbGVAZWQuZ292JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&100&&&http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-enters-settlement-agreement-peapod-ensure-peapod-grocery-delivery-website> that it has entered into a Settlement Agreement with Ahold U.S.A., Inc. and Peapod, LLC (Peapod)<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQxMTE3LjM4MjkyMDQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MTExNy4zODI5MjA0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3Mjg3Njk2JmVtYWlsaWQ9bm9lbC5uaWdodGluZ2FsZUBlZC5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPW5vZWwubmlnaHRpbmdhbGVAZWQuZ292JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&101&&&http://www.ada.gov/peapod_sa.htm>, the owners and operators of www.peapod.com<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQxMTE3LjM4MjkyMDQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MTExNy4zODI5MjA0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3Mjg3Njk2JmVtYWlsaWQ9bm9lbC5uaWdodGluZ2FsZUBlZC5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPW5vZWwubmlnaHRpbmdhbGVAZWQuZ292JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&102&&&http://www.peapod.com>, to remedy alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The agreement resolves the Department's allegations that www.peapod.com is not accessible to some individuals with disabilities, including individuals who are blind or have low vision, are deaf or hard of hearing, and individuals who have disabilities affecting manual dexterity. Under the agreement, Peapod will adopt measures to ensure that users with disabilities are able to fully and equally enjoy the various goods, services, facilities, and accommodations provided through www.peapod.com, including: conforming the website and mobile applications to, at minimum, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQxMTE3LjM4MjkyMDQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MTExNy4zODI5MjA0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3Mjg3Njk2JmVtYWlsaWQ9bm9lbC5uaWdodGluZ2FsZUBlZC5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPW5vZWwubmlnaHRpbmdhbGVAZWQuZ292JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&103&&&http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20/> Level AA Success Criteria (WCAG 2.0 AA), except for certain third party content; designating a Web Accessibility Coordinator; adopting a Web Accessibility Policy; soliciting customer feedback on how website accessibility can be improved; providing automated and user website and mobile application accessibility testing; and training Peapod's website content personnel on website accessibility.

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From sgreenblatt76 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 19 21:05:56 2014
From: sgreenblatt76 at gmail.com (Scott Greenblatt)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 16:05:56 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals
Message-ID: <427FB401-0B1C-4327-9C12-5674E3985E6B@gmail.com>

I was wondering if anyone on this list knows the legality regarding car rental to persons with visual impairments. I'm in Westchester County New York and I heard of a gentleman who is vision impaired trying to rent a car for his cited daughter to drive. He was clear to both companies that he was not going to be driving the car himself but was going to get it purely for his daughter to drive them around. He was refused by both enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis on two separate occasions. I am currently not working in New York and therefore have no access to legal research tools; I am hoping that someone could provide me with either case law or statute citations to the laws regarding car rental to persons with visual impairments. The gentleman was told by both car rental companies that it was against their policy to rent it to him due to his lack of sight. Thank you for any assistance with this matter.


Sincerely,
   Scott Greenblatt 
sgreenblatt76 at gmail.com

From rthomas at emplmntattorney.com  Thu Nov 20 00:07:31 2014
From: rthomas at emplmntattorney.com (Russell J. Thomas)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 16:07:31 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals
In-Reply-To: <427FB401-0B1C-4327-9C12-5674E3985E6B@gmail.com>
References: <427FB401-0B1C-4327-9C12-5674E3985E6B@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000001d00455$fabfa7e0$f03ef7a0$@com>

It gets down to how you present the information to the rental car agency. I
have never had a problem. Go to the desk with the person who will drive.
That person says we want to rent a car. The person behind the desk assumes
that the sighted person is driving. If the blind person pays, the agent
doesn't care.



-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Scott
Greenblatt via blindlaw
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 1:06 PM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals

I was wondering if anyone on this list knows the legality regarding car
rental to persons with visual impairments. I'm in Westchester County New
York and I heard of a gentleman who is vision impaired trying to rent a car
for his cited daughter to drive. He was clear to both companies that he was
not going to be driving the car himself but was going to get it purely for
his daughter to drive them around. He was refused by both enterprise
Rent-A-Car and Avis on two separate occasions. I am currently not working in
New York and therefore have no access to legal research tools; I am hoping
that someone could provide me with either case law or statute citations to
the laws regarding car rental to persons with visual impairments. The
gentleman was told by both car rental companies that it was against their
policy to rent it to him due to his lack of sight. Thank you for any
assistance with this matter.


Sincerely,
   Scott Greenblatt 
sgreenblatt76 at gmail.com
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From dmanners at jd16.law.harvard.edu  Thu Nov 20 00:11:31 2014
From: dmanners at jd16.law.harvard.edu (Derek Manners)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 19:11:31 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals
In-Reply-To: <427FB401-0B1C-4327-9C12-5674E3985E6B@gmail.com>
References: <427FB401-0B1C-4327-9C12-5674E3985E6B@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D351662F-7B6A-431E-AEBD-07725E64F0DC@jd16.law.harvard.edu>

I have also had no trouble paying when the sighted person I was renting the car for was with me. Also, you can rent it online usually using the driver info and pay with the blind person's credit card. They would never know who's card it was.

Best wishes
Derek Manners

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 19, 2014, at 4:05 PM, Scott Greenblatt via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I was wondering if anyone on this list knows the legality regarding car rental to persons with visual impairments. I'm in Westchester County New York and I heard of a gentleman who is vision impaired trying to rent a car for his cited daughter to drive. He was clear to both companies that he was not going to be driving the car himself but was going to get it purely for his daughter to drive them around. He was refused by both enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis on two separate occasions. I am currently not working in New York and therefore have no access to legal research tools; I am hoping that someone could provide me with either case law or statute citations to the laws regarding car rental to persons with visual impairments. The gentleman was told by both car rental companies that it was against their policy to rent it to him due to his lack of sight. Thank you for any assistance with this matter.
> 
> 
> Sincerely,
>   Scott Greenblatt 
> sgreenblatt76 at gmail.com
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From Attorney at alcidonislaw.com  Thu Nov 20 01:12:11 2014
From: Attorney at alcidonislaw.com (Rod Alcidonis, Esquire)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 20:12:11 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals
In-Reply-To: <427FB401-0B1C-4327-9C12-5674E3985E6B@gmail.com>
References: <427FB401-0B1C-4327-9C12-5674E3985E6B@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <A35F52817D504DE4B82D87123BCA6E96@RodTHINK>

Most car rental companies have a specific department for booking rentals for 
individuals with disability. I have booked multiple cars under my name with 
a driver accompanying me at the time of pickup. When you call the number, 
you need to ask for that department, or Google the name of the company with 
disability rental in the search.

Rod
-----Original Message----- 
From: Scott Greenblatt via blindlaw
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 4:05 PM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals

I was wondering if anyone on this list knows the legality regarding car 
rental to persons with visual impairments. I'm in Westchester County New 
York and I heard of a gentleman who is vision impaired trying to rent a car 
for his cited daughter to drive. He was clear to both companies that he was 
not going to be driving the car himself but was going to get it purely for 
his daughter to drive them around. He was refused by both enterprise 
Rent-A-Car and Avis on two separate occasions. I am currently not working in 
New York and therefore have no access to legal research tools; I am hoping 
that someone could provide me with either case law or statute citations to 
the laws regarding car rental to persons with visual impairments. The 
gentleman was told by both car rental companies that it was against their 
policy to rent it to him due to his lack of sight. Thank you for any 
assistance with this matter.


Sincerely,
   Scott Greenblatt
sgreenblatt76 at gmail.com
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From ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com  Thu Nov 20 01:32:26 2014
From: ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com (Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc.)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 18:32:26 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals
In-Reply-To: <D351662F-7B6A-431E-AEBD-07725E64F0DC@jd16.law.harvard.edu>
References: <427FB401-0B1C-4327-9C12-5674E3985E6B@gmail.com>
	<D351662F-7B6A-431E-AEBD-07725E64F0DC@jd16.law.harvard.edu>
Message-ID: <004b01d00461$d78b8c10$86a2a430$@com>

Hello All:

The car rental issue by a blind person is of a major concern for me as well
here in Denver.  I'm seriously considering bring an action against one of
the car rental companies, but I am holding consultations with a few other
attorneys on the subject matter.  Far too often, the car rentals won't
accept my card unless I am one of the designated drivers.  I'm trying to
decipher which state agency to call to register and file a complaint.

Sincerely,
Olusegun
Denver, Colorado


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From sgreenblatt76 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 20 02:58:29 2014
From: sgreenblatt76 at gmail.com (Scott Greenblatt)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 21:58:29 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals
In-Reply-To: <A35F52817D504DE4B82D87123BCA6E96@RodTHINK>
References: <427FB401-0B1C-4327-9C12-5674E3985E6B@gmail.com>
	<A35F52817D504DE4B82D87123BCA6E96@RodTHINK>
Message-ID: <28C4CDF1-0F61-4D74-B300-386F6038EA5B@gmail.com>

Thank you for explaining how to get around this problem that this gentleman is having here in New York but I believe he's interested in filing a complaint and wants to know under what case law or statute he has the right to rent a car as a visually impaired person. If someone could please identify what controlling laws govern this issue I would be most appreciative. I am trying to help a local attorney, and make a good impression on him, so that we can work together in the future.


Sincerely,
   Scott Greenblatt 
sgreenblatt76 at gmail.com

> On Nov 19, 2014, at 8:12 PM, "Rod Alcidonis, Esquire" <Attorney at alcidonislaw.com> wrote:
> 
> Most car rental companies have a specific department for booking rentals for individuals with disability. I have booked multiple cars under my name with a driver accompanying me at the time of pickup. When you call the number, you need to ask for that department, or Google the name of the company with disability rental in the search.
> 
> Rod
> -----Original Message----- From: Scott Greenblatt via blindlaw
> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 4:05 PM
> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals
> 
> I was wondering if anyone on this list knows the legality regarding car rental to persons with visual impairments. I'm in Westchester County New York and I heard of a gentleman who is vision impaired trying to rent a car for his cited daughter to drive. He was clear to both companies that he was not going to be driving the car himself but was going to get it purely for his daughter to drive them around. He was refused by both enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis on two separate occasions. I am currently not working in New York and therefore have no access to legal research tools; I am hoping that someone could provide me with either case law or statute citations to the laws regarding car rental to persons with visual impairments. The gentleman was told by both car rental companies that it was against their policy to rent it to him due to his lack of sight. Thank you for any assistance with this matter.
> 
> 
> Sincerely,
>  Scott Greenblatt
> sgreenblatt76 at gmail.com
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From Attorney at alcidonislaw.com  Thu Nov 20 03:36:10 2014
From: Attorney at alcidonislaw.com (Rod Alcidonis, Esquire)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 22:36:10 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals
In-Reply-To: <004b01d00461$d78b8c10$86a2a430$@com>
References: <427FB401-0B1C-4327-9C12-5674E3985E6B@gmail.com><D351662F-7B6A-431E-AEBD-07725E64F0DC@jd16.law.harvard.edu>
	<004b01d00461$d78b8c10$86a2a430$@com>
Message-ID: <61E43A0C79C54CE69EA3516A0A64BE8F@RodTHINK>

Let's team up and make it federal.


Rod Alcidonis
-----Original Message----- 
From: Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD,Inc. via blindlaw
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 8:32 PM
To: 'Derek Manners' ; 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals

Hello All:

The car rental issue by a blind person is of a major concern for me as well
here in Denver.  I'm seriously considering bring an action against one of
the car rental companies, but I am holding consultations with a few other
attorneys on the subject matter.  Far too often, the car rentals won't
accept my card unless I am one of the designated drivers.  I'm trying to
decipher which state agency to call to register and file a complaint.

Sincerely,
Olusegun
Denver, Colorado


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From dmanners at jd16.law.harvard.edu  Thu Nov 20 03:37:09 2014
From: dmanners at jd16.law.harvard.edu (Derek Manners)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 22:37:09 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals
In-Reply-To: <28C4CDF1-0F61-4D74-B300-386F6038EA5B@gmail.com>
References: <427FB401-0B1C-4327-9C12-5674E3985E6B@gmail.com>
	<A35F52817D504DE4B82D87123BCA6E96@RodTHINK>
	<28C4CDF1-0F61-4D74-B300-386F6038EA5B@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AE3C3ADA-2306-4D35-927C-3BD43F2D6A34@jd16.law.harvard.edu>

I think our point might be that it's not actionable if the car company doesn't actually have a policy of not renting to blind people. These employs are just incorrect. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 19, 2014, at 9:58 PM, Scott Greenblatt via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Thank you for explaining how to get around this problem that this gentleman is having here in New York but I believe he's interested in filing a complaint and wants to know under what case law or statute he has the right to rent a car as a visually impaired person. If someone could please identify what controlling laws govern this issue I would be most appreciative. I am trying to help a local attorney, and make a good impression on him, so that we can work together in the future.
> 
> 
> Sincerely,
>   Scott Greenblatt 
> sgreenblatt76 at gmail.com
> 
>> On Nov 19, 2014, at 8:12 PM, "Rod Alcidonis, Esquire" <Attorney at alcidonislaw.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Most car rental companies have a specific department for booking rentals for individuals with disability. I have booked multiple cars under my name with a driver accompanying me at the time of pickup. When you call the number, you need to ask for that department, or Google the name of the company with disability rental in the search.
>> 
>> Rod
>> -----Original Message----- From: Scott Greenblatt via blindlaw
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 4:05 PM
>> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals
>> 
>> I was wondering if anyone on this list knows the legality regarding car rental to persons with visual impairments. I'm in Westchester County New York and I heard of a gentleman who is vision impaired trying to rent a car for his cited daughter to drive. He was clear to both companies that he was not going to be driving the car himself but was going to get it purely for his daughter to drive them around. He was refused by both enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis on two separate occasions. I am currently not working in New York and therefore have no access to legal research tools; I am hoping that someone could provide me with either case law or statute citations to the laws regarding car rental to persons with visual impairments. The gentleman was told by both car rental companies that it was against their policy to rent it to him due to his lack of sight. Thank you for any assistance with this matter.
>> 
>> 
>> Sincerely,
>> Scott Greenblatt
>> sgreenblatt76 at gmail.com
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From dennis at dgclark.net  Thu Nov 20 04:02:00 2014
From: dennis at dgclark.net (Dennis Clark)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 20:02:00 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals
In-Reply-To: <AE3C3ADA-2306-4D35-927C-3BD43F2D6A34@jd16.law.harvard.edu>
References: <427FB401-0B1C-4327-9C12-5674E3985E6B@gmail.com><A35F52817D504DE4B82D87123BCA6E96@RodTHINK><28C4CDF1-0F61-4D74-B300-386F6038EA5B@gmail.com>
	<AE3C3ADA-2306-4D35-927C-3BD43F2D6A34@jd16.law.harvard.edu>
Message-ID: <B53FD94FD7FC4B8093F411562B421895@C1>

I am surprised by the problem he is having, because I frequently rent cars 
with sighted drivers, and this has never been an issue. As Russell said in 
his earlier post, it is important to present the situation clearly to the 
employee to prevent this problem from arising. "Hi, My friend and I are 
renting a car. Of course he will be driving, but I want to pay for the 
rental on my credit card." What was not mentioned that I am curious about, 
is what is the age of the blind person's daughter. I think it is still the 
case that one must be 25 to rent a car, and if she is younger than that, 
this may be at the core of the problem.
All the best,
Dennis

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Derek Manners via blindlaw" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
To: "Scott Greenblatt" <sgreenblatt76 at gmail.com>; "Blind Law Mailing List" 
<blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 7:37 PM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals


>I think our point might be that it's not actionable if the car company 
>doesn't actually have a policy of not renting to blind people. These 
>employs are just incorrect.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Nov 19, 2014, at 9:58 PM, Scott Greenblatt via blindlaw 
>> <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Thank you for explaining how to get around this problem that this 
>> gentleman is having here in New York but I believe he's interested in 
>> filing a complaint and wants to know under what case law or statute he 
>> has the right to rent a car as a visually impaired person. If someone 
>> could please identify what controlling laws govern this issue I would be 
>> most appreciative. I am trying to help a local attorney, and make a good 
>> impression on him, so that we can work together in the future.
>>
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>   Scott Greenblatt
>> sgreenblatt76 at gmail.com
>>
>>> On Nov 19, 2014, at 8:12 PM, "Rod Alcidonis, Esquire" 
>>> <Attorney at alcidonislaw.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Most car rental companies have a specific department for booking rentals 
>>> for individuals with disability. I have booked multiple cars under my 
>>> name with a driver accompanying me at the time of pickup. When you call 
>>> the number, you need to ask for that department, or Google the name of 
>>> the company with disability rental in the search.
>>>
>>> Rod
>>> -----Original Message----- From: Scott Greenblatt via blindlaw
>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 4:05 PM
>>> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals
>>>
>>> I was wondering if anyone on this list knows the legality regarding car 
>>> rental to persons with visual impairments. I'm in Westchester County New 
>>> York and I heard of a gentleman who is vision impaired trying to rent a 
>>> car for his cited daughter to drive. He was clear to both companies that 
>>> he was not going to be driving the car himself but was going to get it 
>>> purely for his daughter to drive them around. He was refused by both 
>>> enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis on two separate occasions. I am currently 
>>> not working in New York and therefore have no access to legal research 
>>> tools; I am hoping that someone could provide me with either case law or 
>>> statute citations to the laws regarding car rental to persons with 
>>> visual impairments. The gentleman was told by both car rental companies 
>>> that it was against their policy to rent it to him due to his lack of 
>>> sight. Thank you for any assistance with this matter.
>>>
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>> Scott Greenblatt
>>> sgreenblatt76 at gmail.com
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From dbeitz at wiennergould.com  Thu Nov 20 14:12:44 2014
From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Dan Beitz)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 14:12:44 +0000
Subject: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals
In-Reply-To: <AE3C3ADA-2306-4D35-927C-3BD43F2D6A34@jd16.law.harvard.edu>
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	<A35F52817D504DE4B82D87123BCA6E96@RodTHINK>
	<28C4CDF1-0F61-4D74-B300-386F6038EA5B@gmail.com>
	<AE3C3ADA-2306-4D35-927C-3BD43F2D6A34@jd16.law.harvard.edu>
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I've had this happen to me as well.  Frustrating.




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From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Derek Manners via blindlaw
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 10:37 PM
To: Scott Greenblatt; Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals

I think our point might be that it's not actionable if the car company doesn't actually have a policy of not renting to blind people. These employs are just incorrect. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 19, 2014, at 9:58 PM, Scott Greenblatt via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Thank you for explaining how to get around this problem that this gentleman is having here in New York but I believe he's interested in filing a complaint and wants to know under what case law or statute he has the right to rent a car as a visually impaired person. If someone could please identify what controlling laws govern this issue I would be most appreciative. I am trying to help a local attorney, and make a good impression on him, so that we can work together in the future.
> 
> 
> Sincerely,
>   Scott Greenblatt 
> sgreenblatt76 at gmail.com
> 
>> On Nov 19, 2014, at 8:12 PM, "Rod Alcidonis, Esquire" <Attorney at alcidonislaw.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Most car rental companies have a specific department for booking rentals for individuals with disability. I have booked multiple cars under my name with a driver accompanying me at the time of pickup. When you call the number, you need to ask for that department, or Google the name of the company with disability rental in the search.
>> 
>> Rod
>> -----Original Message----- From: Scott Greenblatt via blindlaw
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 4:05 PM
>> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals
>> 
>> I was wondering if anyone on this list knows the legality regarding car rental to persons with visual impairments. I'm in Westchester County New York and I heard of a gentleman who is vision impaired trying to rent a car for his cited daughter to drive. He was clear to both companies that he was not going to be driving the car himself but was going to get it purely for his daughter to drive them around. He was refused by both enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis on two separate occasions. I am currently not working in New York and therefore have no access to legal research tools; I am hoping that someone could provide me with either case law or statute citations to the laws regarding car rental to persons with visual impairments. The gentleman was told by both car rental companies that it was against their policy to rent it to him due to his lack of sight. Thank you for any assistance with this matter.
>> 
>> 
>> Sincerely,
>> Scott Greenblatt
>> sgreenblatt76 at gmail.com
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From dbeitz at wiennergould.com  Thu Nov 20 14:13:30 2014
From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Dan Beitz)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 14:13:30 +0000
Subject: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals
In-Reply-To: <28C4CDF1-0F61-4D74-B300-386F6038EA5B@gmail.com>
References: <427FB401-0B1C-4327-9C12-5674E3985E6B@gmail.com>
	<A35F52817D504DE4B82D87123BCA6E96@RodTHINK>
	<28C4CDF1-0F61-4D74-B300-386F6038EA5B@gmail.com>
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Try a letter to the corporate offices with a copy to the justice department first.




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Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 9:58 PM
To: Rod Alcidonis, Esquire
Cc: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals

Thank you for explaining how to get around this problem that this gentleman is having here in New York but I believe he's interested in filing a complaint and wants to know under what case law or statute he has the right to rent a car as a visually impaired person. If someone could please identify what controlling laws govern this issue I would be most appreciative. I am trying to help a local attorney, and make a good impression on him, so that we can work together in the future.


Sincerely,
   Scott Greenblatt 
sgreenblatt76 at gmail.com

> On Nov 19, 2014, at 8:12 PM, "Rod Alcidonis, Esquire" <Attorney at alcidonislaw.com> wrote:
> 
> Most car rental companies have a specific department for booking rentals for individuals with disability. I have booked multiple cars under my name with a driver accompanying me at the time of pickup. When you call the number, you need to ask for that department, or Google the name of the company with disability rental in the search.
> 
> Rod
> -----Original Message----- From: Scott Greenblatt via blindlaw
> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 4:05 PM
> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals
> 
> I was wondering if anyone on this list knows the legality regarding car rental to persons with visual impairments. I'm in Westchester County New York and I heard of a gentleman who is vision impaired trying to rent a car for his cited daughter to drive. He was clear to both companies that he was not going to be driving the car himself but was going to get it purely for his daughter to drive them around. He was refused by both enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis on two separate occasions. I am currently not working in New York and therefore have no access to legal research tools; I am hoping that someone could provide me with either case law or statute citations to the laws regarding car rental to persons with visual impairments. The gentleman was told by both car rental companies that it was against their policy to rent it to him due to his lack of sight. Thank you for any assistance with this matter.
> 
> 
> Sincerely,
>  Scott Greenblatt
> sgreenblatt76 at gmail.com
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From rthomas at emplmntattorney.com  Thu Nov 20 18:55:57 2014
From: rthomas at emplmntattorney.com (Russell J. Thomas)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 10:55:57 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals
In-Reply-To: <61E43A0C79C54CE69EA3516A0A64BE8F@RodTHINK>
References: <427FB401-0B1C-4327-9C12-5674E3985E6B@gmail.com><D351662F-7B6A-431E-AEBD-07725E64F0DC@jd16.law.harvard.edu>	<004b01d00461$d78b8c10$86a2a430$@com>
	<61E43A0C79C54CE69EA3516A0A64BE8F@RodTHINK>
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Use the following to present the strongest possible case:

Blind person calls and makes the car reservation: gives the agent his/her
credit card over the phone.

Blind person accompanied by the sighted driver goes to the location to pick
up the car;

Blind person gives the reservation information to the agent;

Sighted person gives the agent his/her driver's license.

With those facts there should not be a problem. The agent has been informed
as to a clear difference between who will pay and who will drive.

If a car is not rented on those facts, the case is compelling.



-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rod
Alcidonis, Esquire via blindlaw
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 7:36 PM
To: ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com; 'Derek Manners'; 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals

Let's team up and make it federal.


Rod Alcidonis
-----Original Message-----
From: Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD,Inc. via blindlaw
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 8:32 PM
To: 'Derek Manners' ; 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Help with car rentals

Hello All:

The car rental issue by a blind person is of a major concern for me as well
here in Denver.  I'm seriously considering bring an action against one of
the car rental companies, but I am holding consultations with a few other
attorneys on the subject matter.  Far too often, the car rentals won't
accept my card unless I am one of the designated drivers.  I'm trying to
decipher which state agency to call to register and file a complaint.

Sincerely,
Olusegun
Denver, Colorado


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From philosopher25 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 21 04:30:11 2014
From: philosopher25 at gmail.com (Sexton, bruce)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 19:30:11 -0900
Subject: [blindlaw] I find PowerScore to be a superior LSAT Prep company for
	the blind
Message-ID: <002a01d00543$d7acacf0$870606d0$@gmail.com>

Hello All,

Kaplan's book was not easily navigable. Part were simply not accessible. The
text was out of order. They were very resistant to make it more accessible.
They also contracted out the accessibility work to modify the book. The
contracted company did not make useful changes.   

PowerScore has someone in house who makes accessibility changes.  They make
changes quickly.  They also understand what makes the book accessible. They
were willing to break the electronic PDF book into logical sections both to
reduce the size of the file, and to make navigation easier.  Also, in
general I like their study methods.  

I hope this helps someone.

Best,
Bruce 

From mnowicki4 at icloud.com  Fri Nov 21 17:05:56 2014
From: mnowicki4 at icloud.com (Michal Nowicki)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 11:05:56 -0600
Subject: [blindlaw] I find PowerScore to be a superior LSAT Prep company
 for	the blind
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References: <002a01d00543$d7acacf0$870606d0$@gmail.com>
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Dear Mr.  Sexton,

I'm afraid that Kaplan accessibility issues don't end with their books.
When I took their LSAT class last spring, I also encountered various
problems with their online resources.  For instance, the "Start Lesson"
button for the online tutorials was completely inaccessible to JAWS, to the
extent that the screen reader didn't even recognize its presence, let alone
was able to interact with it.

I reported all these issues to Kaplan's ADA administrator, and they did fix
the start button, but only when I threatened to sue the company a couple
months after I brought the issue to their attention.  That said, my
impression is that Kaplan either has no plans to enhance the accessibility
of its products, or the company does not know how to properly implement such
features.  Personally, I think it's the latter.  That is why I have offered
to work with their ADA administrator in the past to resolve these issues,
and I intend to follow up with him on this matter.  Thank you for bringing
this to my attention.

Best,

Michal

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From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sexton,
bruce via blindlaw
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2014 10:30 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] I find PowerScore to be a superior LSAT Prep company for
the blind

Hello All,

Kaplan's book was not easily navigable. Part were simply not accessible. The
text was out of order. They were very resistant to make it more accessible.
They also contracted out the accessibility work to modify the book. The
contracted company did not make useful changes.   

PowerScore has someone in house who makes accessibility changes.  They make
changes quickly.  They also understand what makes the book accessible. They
were willing to break the electronic PDF book into logical sections both to
reduce the size of the file, and to make navigation easier.  Also, in
general I like their study methods.  

I hope this helps someone.

Best,
Bruce
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From awildheir at gmail.com  Fri Nov 21 18:46:58 2014
From: awildheir at gmail.com (Aimee Harwood)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 11:46:58 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] I find PowerScore to be a superior LSAT Prep company
	for	the blind
In-Reply-To: <000401d005ad$6bdcfbf0$4396f3d0$@icloud.com>
References: <002a01d00543$d7acacf0$870606d0$@gmail.com>
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I am also dissatisfied with the accessibility issues with Kaplan. I keep getting the excuse that it is because i am a mac user. I have been told many times that he doesnt have any issue with Jaws. He did recommend 2 weeks ago that i try Voice Dream on my iPad for using the pdf book files. It is a bit better but it doesn't put the line numbers for reading comp where they need to be nor does it keep the paragraphs preventing me from making a passage map. I am just a couple weeks away from the test and am not sure i can be very confident about my preparedness. 

Aimee

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 21, 2014, at 10:05 AM, Michal Nowicki via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Dear Mr.  Sexton,
> 
> I'm afraid that Kaplan accessibility issues don't end with their books.
> When I took their LSAT class last spring, I also encountered various
> problems with their online resources.  For instance, the "Start Lesson"
> button for the online tutorials was completely inaccessible to JAWS, to the
> extent that the screen reader didn't even recognize its presence, let alone
> was able to interact with it.
> 
> I reported all these issues to Kaplan's ADA administrator, and they did fix
> the start button, but only when I threatened to sue the company a couple
> months after I brought the issue to their attention.  That said, my
> impression is that Kaplan either has no plans to enhance the accessibility
> of its products, or the company does not know how to properly implement such
> features.  Personally, I think it's the latter.  That is why I have offered
> to work with their ADA administrator in the past to resolve these issues,
> and I intend to follow up with him on this matter.  Thank you for bringing
> this to my attention.
> 
> Best,
> 
> Michal
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sexton,
> bruce via blindlaw
> Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2014 10:30 PM
> To: Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: [blindlaw] I find PowerScore to be a superior LSAT Prep company for
> the blind
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> Kaplan's book was not easily navigable. Part were simply not accessible. The
> text was out of order. They were very resistant to make it more accessible.
> They also contracted out the accessibility work to modify the book. The
> contracted company did not make useful changes.   
> 
> PowerScore has someone in house who makes accessibility changes.  They make
> changes quickly.  They also understand what makes the book accessible. They
> were willing to break the electronic PDF book into logical sections both to
> reduce the size of the file, and to make navigation easier.  Also, in
> general I like their study methods.  
> 
> I hope this helps someone.
> 
> Best,
> Bruce
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From anitakeithfoust at gmail.com  Mon Nov 24 02:45:43 2014
From: anitakeithfoust at gmail.com (Anita Keith-Foust)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 21:45:43 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Go PowerScore! - RE: I find PowerScore to be a superior
	LSAT Prep company for the blind
Message-ID: <000001d00790$bf00a540$3d01efc0$@gmail.com>

I am glad to hear that PowerScore is being positive. I too like their
materials.

Thank you for the information.

Anita Keith-Foust
919-430-1978

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sexton,
bruce via blindlaw
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2014 11:30 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] I find PowerScore to be a superior LSAT Prep company for
the blind

Hello All,

Kaplan's book was not easily navigable. Part were simply not accessible. The
text was out of order. They were very resistant to make it more accessible.
They also contracted out the accessibility work to modify the book. The
contracted company did not make useful changes.   

PowerScore has someone in house who makes accessibility changes.  They make
changes quickly.  They also understand what makes the book accessible. They
were willing to break the electronic PDF book into logical sections both to
reduce the size of the file, and to make navigation easier.  Also, in
general I like their study methods.  

I hope this helps someone.

Best,
Bruce
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From anitakeithfoust at gmail.com  Mon Nov 24 02:49:51 2014
From: anitakeithfoust at gmail.com (Anita Keith-Foust)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 21:49:51 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] I find PowerScore to be a superior LSAT Prep company
	for	the blind
In-Reply-To: <000401d005ad$6bdcfbf0$4396f3d0$@icloud.com>
References: <002a01d00543$d7acacf0$870606d0$@gmail.com>
	<000401d005ad$6bdcfbf0$4396f3d0$@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <000201d00791$52afa700$f80ef500$@gmail.com>

I had similar problems with the Princeton Review's website.
 
Anita Keith-Foust
919-430-1978

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michal
Nowicki via blindlaw
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 12:06 PM
To: 'Sexton, bruce'; 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] I find PowerScore to be a superior LSAT Prep company
for the blind

Dear Mr.  Sexton,

I'm afraid that Kaplan accessibility issues don't end with their books.
When I took their LSAT class last spring, I also encountered various
problems with their online resources.  For instance, the "Start Lesson"
button for the online tutorials was completely inaccessible to JAWS, to the
extent that the screen reader didn't even recognize its presence, let alone
was able to interact with it.

I reported all these issues to Kaplan's ADA administrator, and they did fix
the start button, but only when I threatened to sue the company a couple
months after I brought the issue to their attention.  That said, my
impression is that Kaplan either has no plans to enhance the accessibility
of its products, or the company does not know how to properly implement such
features.  Personally, I think it's the latter.  That is why I have offered
to work with their ADA administrator in the past to resolve these issues,
and I intend to follow up with him on this matter.  Thank you for bringing
this to my attention.

Best,

Michal

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sexton,
bruce via blindlaw
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2014 10:30 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] I find PowerScore to be a superior LSAT Prep company for
the blind

Hello All,

Kaplan's book was not easily navigable. Part were simply not accessible. The
text was out of order. They were very resistant to make it more accessible.
They also contracted out the accessibility work to modify the book. The
contracted company did not make useful changes.   

PowerScore has someone in house who makes accessibility changes.  They make
changes quickly.  They also understand what makes the book accessible. They
were willing to break the electronic PDF book into logical sections both to
reduce the size of the file, and to make navigation easier.  Also, in
general I like their study methods.  

I hope this helps someone.

Best,
Bruce
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From helga.schreiber26 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 24 08:01:05 2014
From: helga.schreiber26 at gmail.com (Helga Schreiber)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 03:01:05 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] I find PowerScore to be a superior LSAT Prep company
	for	the blind
In-Reply-To: <000201d00791$52afa700$f80ef500$@gmail.com>
References: <002a01d00543$d7acacf0$870606d0$@gmail.com>
	<000401d005ad$6bdcfbf0$4396f3d0$@icloud.com>
	<000201d00791$52afa700$f80ef500$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C6C91487-4DD6-4C8F-9F7B-10BEA3A4241A@gmail.com>

Hi all! This is incredible that they don't make the sites accessible  in order to study for the LSAT. Hi Mr. Sexton, can you send me the link of the PowerScore site in order for me to check the study materials in order to get ready for the LSAT? I will really appreciate  it a lot. Also, do any  of you know if there are LSAT study materials and practices in Braille format? I'm just wondering. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks so much and God bless!  

Helga Schreiber

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Member of National Federation of the Blind and Florida Association of Blind Students.
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Sent from my iPhone 

> On Nov 23, 2014, at 9:49 PM, Anita Keith-Foust via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I had similar problems with the Princeton Review's website.
> 
> Anita Keith-Foust
> 919-430-1978
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michal
> Nowicki via blindlaw
> Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 12:06 PM
> To: 'Sexton, bruce'; 'Blind Law Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] I find PowerScore to be a superior LSAT Prep company
> for the blind
> 
> Dear Mr.  Sexton,
> 
> I'm afraid that Kaplan accessibility issues don't end with their books.
> When I took their LSAT class last spring, I also encountered various
> problems with their online resources.  For instance, the "Start Lesson"
> button for the online tutorials was completely inaccessible to JAWS, to the
> extent that the screen reader didn't even recognize its presence, let alone
> was able to interact with it.
> 
> I reported all these issues to Kaplan's ADA administrator, and they did fix
> the start button, but only when I threatened to sue the company a couple
> months after I brought the issue to their attention.  That said, my
> impression is that Kaplan either has no plans to enhance the accessibility
> of its products, or the company does not know how to properly implement such
> features.  Personally, I think it's the latter.  That is why I have offered
> to work with their ADA administrator in the past to resolve these issues,
> and I intend to follow up with him on this matter.  Thank you for bringing
> this to my attention.
> 
> Best,
> 
> Michal
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sexton,
> bruce via blindlaw
> Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2014 10:30 PM
> To: Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: [blindlaw] I find PowerScore to be a superior LSAT Prep company for
> the blind
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> Kaplan's book was not easily navigable. Part were simply not accessible. The
> text was out of order. They were very resistant to make it more accessible.
> They also contracted out the accessibility work to modify the book. The
> contracted company did not make useful changes.   
> 
> PowerScore has someone in house who makes accessibility changes.  They make
> changes quickly.  They also understand what makes the book accessible. They
> were willing to break the electronic PDF book into logical sections both to
> reduce the size of the file, and to make navigation easier.  Also, in
> general I like their study methods.  
> 
> I hope this helps someone.
> 
> Best,
> Bruce
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From mnowicki4 at icloud.com  Mon Nov 24 17:43:32 2014
From: mnowicki4 at icloud.com (Michal Nowicki)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:43:32 -0600
Subject: [blindlaw] Go PowerScore! - RE: I find PowerScore to be a
	superior	LSAT Prep company for the blind
In-Reply-To: <000001d00790$bf00a540$3d01efc0$@gmail.com>
References: <000001d00790$bf00a540$3d01efc0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000001d0080e$2ab6c5d0$80245170$@icloud.com>

Hi all,

It is wonderful that many of you find PowerScore to be a "superior" source
of LSAT prep, but that still doesn't give Kaplan an excuse to make their
resources inaccessible.  Therefore, I hope we can get this issue resolved.

Michal

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anita
Keith-Foust via blindlaw
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2014 8:46 PM
To: 'Sexton, bruce'; 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Cc: AnitaKetiFoust at gmail.com
Subject: [blindlaw] Go PowerScore! - RE: I find PowerScore to be a superior
LSAT Prep company for the blind

I am glad to hear that PowerScore is being positive. I too like their
materials.

Thank you for the information.

Anita Keith-Foust
919-430-1978

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sexton,
bruce via blindlaw
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2014 11:30 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] I find PowerScore to be a superior LSAT Prep company for
the blind

Hello All,

Kaplan's book was not easily navigable. Part were simply not accessible. The
text was out of order. They were very resistant to make it more accessible.
They also contracted out the accessibility work to modify the book. The
contracted company did not make useful changes.   

PowerScore has someone in house who makes accessibility changes.  They make
changes quickly.  They also understand what makes the book accessible. They
were willing to break the electronic PDF book into logical sections both to
reduce the size of the file, and to make navigation easier.  Also, in
general I like their study methods.  

I hope this helps someone.

Best,
Bruce
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From anitakeithfoust at gmail.com  Mon Nov 24 20:11:21 2014
From: anitakeithfoust at gmail.com (Anita Keith-Foust)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:11:21 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Go PowerScore! - RE: I find PowerScore to be a
	superior	LSAT Prep company for the blind
In-Reply-To: <000001d0080e$2ab6c5d0$80245170$@icloud.com>
References: <000001d00790$bf00a540$3d01efc0$@gmail.com>
	<000001d0080e$2ab6c5d0$80245170$@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <00c401d00822$d194e210$74bea630$@gmail.com>

Dear Mike:

What do you propose that we do?

The Princeton Review is also out of compliance.  Is the Princeton Review
also going to be part of this?

Anita Keith-Foust
919-430-1978

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michal
Nowicki via blindlaw
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 12:44 PM
To: 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Go PowerScore! - RE: I find PowerScore to be a
superior LSAT Prep company for the blind

Hi all,

It is wonderful that many of you find PowerScore to be a "superior" source
of LSAT prep, but that still doesn't give Kaplan an excuse to make their
resources inaccessible.  Therefore, I hope we can get this issue resolved.

Michal

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anita
Keith-Foust via blindlaw
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2014 8:46 PM
To: 'Sexton, bruce'; 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Cc: AnitaKetiFoust at gmail.com
Subject: [blindlaw] Go PowerScore! - RE: I find PowerScore to be a superior
LSAT Prep company for the blind

I am glad to hear that PowerScore is being positive. I too like their
materials.

Thank you for the information.

Anita Keith-Foust
919-430-1978

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sexton,
bruce via blindlaw
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2014 11:30 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] I find PowerScore to be a superior LSAT Prep company for
the blind

Hello All,

Kaplan's book was not easily navigable. Part were simply not accessible. The
text was out of order. They were very resistant to make it more accessible.
They also contracted out the accessibility work to modify the book. The
contracted company did not make useful changes.   

PowerScore has someone in house who makes accessibility changes.  They make
changes quickly.  They also understand what makes the book accessible. They
were willing to break the electronic PDF book into logical sections both to
reduce the size of the file, and to make navigation easier.  Also, in
general I like their study methods.  

I hope this helps someone.

Best,
Bruce
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From anitakeithfoust at gmail.com  Mon Nov 24 20:14:27 2014
From: anitakeithfoust at gmail.com (Anita Keith-Foust)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:14:27 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Go PowerScore! - RE: I find PowerScore to be a
	superior	LSAT Prep company for the blind
In-Reply-To: <00c401d00822$d194e210$74bea630$@gmail.com>
References: <000001d00790$bf00a540$3d01efc0$@gmail.com>
	<000001d0080e$2ab6c5d0$80245170$@icloud.com>
	<00c401d00822$d194e210$74bea630$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00c601d00823$406ae810$c140b830$@gmail.com>

Dear Michal:

I am sorry that I wrote your name incorrectly.

Anita Keith-Foust
919-430-1978

-----Original Message-----
From: Anita Keith-Foust [mailto:anitakeithfoust at gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 3:11 PM
To: 'Michal Nowicki'; 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Cc: AnitaKeithFoust at gmail.com
Subject: RE: [blindlaw] Go PowerScore! - RE: I find PowerScore to be a
superior LSAT Prep company for the blind

Dear Mike:

What do you propose that we do?

The Princeton Review is also out of compliance.  Is the Princeton Review
also going to be part of this?

Anita Keith-Foust
919-430-1978

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michal
Nowicki via blindlaw
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 12:44 PM
To: 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Go PowerScore! - RE: I find PowerScore to be a
superior LSAT Prep company for the blind

Hi all,

It is wonderful that many of you find PowerScore to be a "superior" source
of LSAT prep, but that still doesn't give Kaplan an excuse to make their
resources inaccessible.  Therefore, I hope we can get this issue resolved.

Michal

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anita
Keith-Foust via blindlaw
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2014 8:46 PM
To: 'Sexton, bruce'; 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Cc: AnitaKetiFoust at gmail.com
Subject: [blindlaw] Go PowerScore! - RE: I find PowerScore to be a superior
LSAT Prep company for the blind

I am glad to hear that PowerScore is being positive. I too like their
materials.

Thank you for the information.

Anita Keith-Foust
919-430-1978

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sexton,
bruce via blindlaw
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2014 11:30 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] I find PowerScore to be a superior LSAT Prep company for
the blind

Hello All,

Kaplan's book was not easily navigable. Part were simply not accessible. The
text was out of order. They were very resistant to make it more accessible.
They also contracted out the accessibility work to modify the book. The
contracted company did not make useful changes.   

PowerScore has someone in house who makes accessibility changes.  They make
changes quickly.  They also understand what makes the book accessible. They
were willing to break the electronic PDF book into logical sections both to
reduce the size of the file, and to make navigation easier.  Also, in
general I like their study methods.  

I hope this helps someone.

Best,
Bruce
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From mnowicki4 at icloud.com  Tue Nov 25 00:37:07 2014
From: mnowicki4 at icloud.com (Michal Nowicki)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 18:37:07 -0600
Subject: [blindlaw] Go PowerScore! - RE: I find PowerScore to be a
	superior	LSAT Prep company for the blind
In-Reply-To: <00c401d00822$d194e210$74bea630$@gmail.com>
References: <000001d00790$bf00a540$3d01efc0$@gmail.com>
	<000001d0080e$2ab6c5d0$80245170$@icloud.com>
	<00c401d00822$d194e210$74bea630$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000201d00847$f1cbf440$d563dcc0$@icloud.com>

The Princeton Review should definitely be part of what we do.  I e-mailed
Kaplan's ADA Administrator, but I haven't heard from him yet.  If he does
not respond within a couple of days, then I will attempt to reach him by
phone.  If that doesn't work either, then we must resort to some kind of
organized action.

In any case, we should collaborate with the National Association of Blind
Lawyers; I'm sure we can accomplish a lot more if we get the lawyers
division involved than we could alone.

Also, is there anyone on this list who has experience with Blueprint LSAT,
another one of those LSAT prep companies?  It would be helpful to know where
they stand with respect to accessibility.

-----Original Message-----
From: Anita Keith-Foust [mailto:anitakeithfoust at gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 2:11 PM
To: 'Michal Nowicki'; 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Cc: AnitaKeithFoust at gmail.com
Subject: RE: [blindlaw] Go PowerScore! - RE: I find PowerScore to be a
superior LSAT Prep company for the blind

Dear Mike:

What do you propose that we do?

The Princeton Review is also out of compliance.  Is the Princeton Review
also going to be part of this?

Anita Keith-Foust
919-430-1978

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michal
Nowicki via blindlaw
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 12:44 PM
To: 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Go PowerScore! - RE: I find PowerScore to be a
superior LSAT Prep company for the blind

Hi all,

It is wonderful that many of you find PowerScore to be a "superior" source
of LSAT prep, but that still doesn't give Kaplan an excuse to make their
resources inaccessible.  Therefore, I hope we can get this issue resolved.

Michal

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anita
Keith-Foust via blindlaw
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2014 8:46 PM
To: 'Sexton, bruce'; 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Cc: AnitaKetiFoust at gmail.com
Subject: [blindlaw] Go PowerScore! - RE: I find PowerScore to be a superior
LSAT Prep company for the blind

I am glad to hear that PowerScore is being positive. I too like their
materials.

Thank you for the information.

Anita Keith-Foust
919-430-1978

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sexton,
bruce via blindlaw
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2014 11:30 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] I find PowerScore to be a superior LSAT Prep company for
the blind

Hello All,

Kaplan's book was not easily navigable. Part were simply not accessible. The
text was out of order. They were very resistant to make it more accessible.
They also contracted out the accessibility work to modify the book. The
contracted company did not make useful changes.   

PowerScore has someone in house who makes accessibility changes.  They make
changes quickly.  They also understand what makes the book accessible. They
were willing to break the electronic PDF book into logical sections both to
reduce the size of the file, and to make navigation easier.  Also, in
general I like their study methods.  

I hope this helps someone.

Best,
Bruce
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From awildheir at gmail.com  Tue Nov 25 00:59:15 2014
From: awildheir at gmail.com (Aimee Harwood)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:59:15 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT location change too far away
Message-ID: <2CC1E061-7E27-45E5-BF87-E5D8BD35372A@gmail.com>

So i just found out my testing location has changed to a location about 80 miles away. I rely on para transit and fixed bus routs. I can't get there on either of them. Now what?????

Aimee

Sent from my iPhone

From awildheir at gmail.com  Tue Nov 25 01:02:23 2014
From: awildheir at gmail.com (Aimee Harwood)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 20:02:23 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Electronic format lsat
Message-ID: <1B77C4AA-92AD-49D0-B491-CB499007695A@gmail.com>

Can someone please let me know how the electronic test works. I want to have an idea of what to expect.

Aimee

Sent from my iPhone

From awildheir at gmail.com  Tue Nov 25 01:12:25 2014
From: awildheir at gmail.com (Aimee Harwood)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 20:12:25 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Go PowerScore! - RE: I find PowerScore to be a
	superior	LSAT Prep company for the blind
In-Reply-To: <000201d00847$f1cbf440$d563dcc0$@icloud.com>
References: <000001d00790$bf00a540$3d01efc0$@gmail.com>
	<000001d0080e$2ab6c5d0$80245170$@icloud.com>
	<00c401d00822$d194e210$74bea630$@gmail.com>
	<000201d00847$f1cbf440$d563dcc0$@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <DCFC44E2-93B6-4B58-B8B9-3ED759F0C5A1@gmail.com>

I agree. I have been flailimg with the kaplan course for a few months. I am less than 2 weeks out and am almost in panic mode because i am not getting the timing i need and find myself making mistakes i know better because i know the timing is off. I would be willing to participate in your complaint.

Aimee

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 24, 2014, at 7:37 PM, Michal Nowicki via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> The Princeton Review should definitely be part of what we do.  I e-mailed
> Kaplan's ADA Administrator, but I haven't heard from him yet.  If he does
> not respond within a couple of days, then I will attempt to reach him by
> phone.  If that doesn't work either, then we must resort to some kind of
> organized action.
> 
> In any case, we should collaborate with the National Association of Blind
> Lawyers; I'm sure we can accomplish a lot more if we get the lawyers
> division involved than we could alone.
> 
> Also, is there anyone on this list who has experience with Blueprint LSAT,
> another one of those LSAT prep companies?  It would be helpful to know where
> they stand with respect to accessibility.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Anita Keith-Foust [mailto:anitakeithfoust at gmail.com] 
> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 2:11 PM
> To: 'Michal Nowicki'; 'Blind Law Mailing List'
> Cc: AnitaKeithFoust at gmail.com
> Subject: RE: [blindlaw] Go PowerScore! - RE: I find PowerScore to be a
> superior LSAT Prep company for the blind
> 
> Dear Mike:
> 
> What do you propose that we do?
> 
> The Princeton Review is also out of compliance.  Is the Princeton Review
> also going to be part of this?
> 
> Anita Keith-Foust
> 919-430-1978
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michal
> Nowicki via blindlaw
> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 12:44 PM
> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Go PowerScore! - RE: I find PowerScore to be a
> superior LSAT Prep company for the blind
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> It is wonderful that many of you find PowerScore to be a "superior" source
> of LSAT prep, but that still doesn't give Kaplan an excuse to make their
> resources inaccessible.  Therefore, I hope we can get this issue resolved.
> 
> Michal
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anita
> Keith-Foust via blindlaw
> Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2014 8:46 PM
> To: 'Sexton, bruce'; 'Blind Law Mailing List'
> Cc: AnitaKetiFoust at gmail.com
> Subject: [blindlaw] Go PowerScore! - RE: I find PowerScore to be a superior
> LSAT Prep company for the blind
> 
> I am glad to hear that PowerScore is being positive. I too like their
> materials.
> 
> Thank you for the information.
> 
> Anita Keith-Foust
> 919-430-1978
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sexton,
> bruce via blindlaw
> Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2014 11:30 PM
> To: Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: [blindlaw] I find PowerScore to be a superior LSAT Prep company for
> the blind
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> Kaplan's book was not easily navigable. Part were simply not accessible. The
> text was out of order. They were very resistant to make it more accessible.
> They also contracted out the accessibility work to modify the book. The
> contracted company did not make useful changes.   
> 
> PowerScore has someone in house who makes accessibility changes.  They make
> changes quickly.  They also understand what makes the book accessible. They
> were willing to break the electronic PDF book into logical sections both to
> reduce the size of the file, and to make navigation easier.  Also, in
> general I like their study methods.  
> 
> I hope this helps someone.
> 
> Best,
> Bruce
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From mnowicki4 at icloud.com  Tue Nov 25 01:51:15 2014
From: mnowicki4 at icloud.com (Michal Nowicki)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:51:15 -0600
Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT location change too far away
In-Reply-To: <2CC1E061-7E27-45E5-BF87-E5D8BD35372A@gmail.com>
References: <2CC1E061-7E27-45E5-BF87-E5D8BD35372A@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000001d00852$4cde1e30$e69a5a90$@icloud.com>

Hi, Amy,

I suggest that you send an e-mail explaining your situation to LSAC's
Accommodated Testing department.  If they can't reassign you to a test
center that is closer to where you live, maybe they can arrange for
transportation to get you where you need to go (including paying for your
commute).  If they cannot, then perhaps you could try to find a friend or
family member who could take you to the test center and back home?  Good
luck.

Michal

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Aimee
Harwood via blindlaw
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 6:59 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT location change too far away

So i just found out my testing location has changed to a location about 80
miles away. I rely on para transit and fixed bus routs. I can't get there on
either of them. Now what?????

Aimee

Sent from my iPhone
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From mnowicki4 at icloud.com  Tue Nov 25 01:59:17 2014
From: mnowicki4 at icloud.com (Michal Nowicki)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:59:17 -0600
Subject: [blindlaw] Electronic format lsat
In-Reply-To: <1B77C4AA-92AD-49D0-B491-CB499007695A@gmail.com>
References: <1B77C4AA-92AD-49D0-B491-CB499007695A@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000201d00853$6c7b1da0$457158e0$@icloud.com>

The electronic LSAT is an HTML format.  That is, the files open in a web
browser, and you navigate them with the same keyboard commands used to move
aroune web pages.  Each of the multiple choice sections is in a separate
file, and the accessibility is outstanding with different levels of heading
navigation for directions, passages, and questions.  LSAC even uses lists
for the choices.

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Aimee
Harwood via blindlaw
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 7:02 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] Electronic format lsat

Can someone please let me know how the electronic test works. I want to have
an idea of what to expect.

Aimee

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From amarjain at amarjain.com  Tue Nov 25 03:50:41 2014
From: amarjain at amarjain.com (Amar Jain)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:20:41 +0530
Subject: [blindlaw] MatterSphere Users?
Message-ID: <0f57c88095aa61928323fc283fef46bb.squirrel@amarjain.com>

Hi List,

Do we have any MatterSphere users on the list? If so, then would like to
know if there are any scripts or other things which can make it little
more comfortable to use.

 Largely the system seems to be usable with Jaws Curser but the input
fields are not labeled, and some other tabs have to be used with
different techniques.

Would be greatful for responses if any.

Kind Regards,
Amar Jain



From dennis at dgclark.net  Tue Nov 25 06:21:06 2014
From: dennis at dgclark.net (Dennis Clark)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 22:21:06 -0800
Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT location change too far away
In-Reply-To: <2CC1E061-7E27-45E5-BF87-E5D8BD35372A@gmail.com>
References: <2CC1E061-7E27-45E5-BF87-E5D8BD35372A@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <59E2198E5D104F41B6EEAE51FACDE8A3@C1>

Hello Aimee,
I have two questions. Were you previously given a location which was close 
to you, and now they have changed it to a distant location? Second, which 
state do you live in? Please respond to me privately. My email address is:
dennis at dgclark.net
Thanks
Dennis


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Aimee Harwood via blindlaw" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
To: "Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 4:59 PM
Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT location change too far away


> So i just found out my testing location has changed to a location about 80 
> miles away. I rely on para transit and fixed bus routs. I can't get there 
> on either of them. Now what?????
>
> Aimee
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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From slabarre at labarrelaw.com  Tue Nov 25 15:08:00 2014
From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 08:08:00 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] FW: General Counsel Vacancy Announcement-US AbilityOne
	Commission
In-Reply-To: <3e8ae36f8f314ca88c6ffccda57c4b75@DM2PR0701MB1018.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>
References: <04D199F6651FF14BB84EFF85278BEC4F015A4D6448@JWOD12EX1.jwod.gov>
	<3e8ae36f8f314ca88c6ffccda57c4b75@DM2PR0701MB1018.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <005601d008c1$9b0dd630$d1298290$@labarrelaw.com>

fyi

 

From: Lewis, Anil [mailto:ALewis at nfb.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 7:05 AM
To: Daniel F. Goldstein; Sidhu,Mehgan; State President, Colorado
Subject: FW: General Counsel Vacancy Announcement-US AbilityOne Commission

 

FYI

 

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upon his retirement in early January.  If you know any attorneys that are
experienced in acquisition and being relied upon for  a variety of legal
perspectives and advice, AbilityOne has a great mission and a very flexible
workplace that may appeal to them.  The position is a GS-15 and the
incumbent works about 40-45 hours per week.  While there is a fairly short
posting period, this position is absolutely wide open.  The vacancy is
posted at:
<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/387047000?share=email>
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/387047000?share=email.  Please
share this with any colleagues or candidates you think might be interested
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From philosopher25 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 25 18:51:37 2014
From: philosopher25 at gmail.com (Sexton, bruce)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:51:37 -0900
Subject: [blindlaw] LSAC's reader policy
In-Reply-To: <00d301d008e0$3d018270$b7048750$@gmail.com>
References: <00d301d008e0$3d018270$b7048750$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00e101d008e0$d9cef560$8d6ce020$@gmail.com>

Hello, 

I received LSAC's reader policy.  It is attached.  It is the same as in the
1996 settlement agreement between them and the NFB.  However, I did not
receive the name and telephone number of the reader 14 days after my
request.  In fact, I was told I could not meet with the reader until two
weeks before the test.  Is there any recourse? How can we ensure that LSAC
follows its policies?  

-Bruce 

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From anitakeithfoust at gmail.com  Tue Nov 25 22:21:15 2014
From: anitakeithfoust at gmail.com (Anita Keith-Foust)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 17:21:15 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT location change too far away
In-Reply-To: <2CC1E061-7E27-45E5-BF87-E5D8BD35372A@gmail.com>
References: <2CC1E061-7E27-45E5-BF87-E5D8BD35372A@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00af01d008fe$21b638d0$6522aa70$@gmail.com>

Dear Aimee:

It's as if LSAC forgot that it was sued before about  lack of
accommodations. This shows a lack of sensitivity. How frustrating!

I would choose a location that works for you, then contact LSAC by email and
let them know the negative impact on you. I would make my suggestion of a
location and  see if they will change it to a place within the boundaries of
your transportation. It may not be in the location that you suggest, but I
have witnessed when an attorney asked the court for a change of venue, the
first thing he asked was where? He also asked the attorney to come back with
three locations. Of course some said that he was pro prosecution, and the
venue was not changed, LOL! You get the gist. The defense won anyway. Be
prepared with suggestions that will be good for you.

Anita Keith-Foust
919-430-1978



-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Aimee
Harwood via blindlaw
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 7:59 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT location change too far away

So i just found out my testing location has changed to a location about 80
miles away. I rely on para transit and fixed bus routs. I can't get there on
either of them. Now what?????

Aimee

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From anitakeithfoust at gmail.com  Tue Nov 25 22:47:54 2014
From: anitakeithfoust at gmail.com (Anita Keith-Foust)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 17:47:54 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Electronic format lsat
In-Reply-To: <000201d00853$6c7b1da0$457158e0$@icloud.com>
References: <1B77C4AA-92AD-49D0-B491-CB499007695A@gmail.com>
	<000201d00853$6c7b1da0$457158e0$@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <00bd01d00901$da948c50$8fbda4f0$@gmail.com>

Great! This is news to me. I had no idea that the electronic format was
available. 

Is there a free sample test in this format available? If so, please share
the link.

Thank you.

Anita Keith-Foust
919-430-1978

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michal
Nowicki via blindlaw
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 8:59 PM
To: 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Electronic format lsat

The electronic LSAT is an HTML format.  That is, the files open in a web
browser, and you navigate them with the same keyboard commands used to move
aroune web pages.  Each of the multiple choice sections is in a separate
file, and the accessibility is outstanding with different levels of heading
navigation for directions, passages, and questions.  LSAC even uses lists
for the choices.

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Aimee
Harwood via blindlaw
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 7:02 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] Electronic format lsat

Can someone please let me know how the electronic test works. I want to have
an idea of what to expect.

Aimee

Sent from my iPhone
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From philosopher25 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 26 03:32:11 2014
From: philosopher25 at gmail.com (philosopher25 at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 18:32:11 -0900
Subject: [blindlaw] Electronic format lsat
In-Reply-To: <00bd01d00901$da948c50$8fbda4f0$@gmail.com>
References: <1B77C4AA-92AD-49D0-B491-CB499007695A@gmail.com>
	<000201d00853$6c7b1da0$457158e0$@icloud.com>
	<00bd01d00901$da948c50$8fbda4f0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <50733E4C-5EE4-436E-9575-79D2B2D08AF1@gmail.com>

You can request from LS AC sample practice tests in the format in which you will be taking the test.



> On Nov 25, 2014, at 1:47 PM, Anita Keith-Foust via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Great! This is news to me. I had no idea that the electronic format was
> available. 
> 
> Is there a free sample test in this format available? If so, please share
> the link.
> 
> Thank you.
> 
> Anita Keith-Foust
> 919-430-1978
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michal
> Nowicki via blindlaw
> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 8:59 PM
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> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Electronic format lsat
> 
> The electronic LSAT is an HTML format.  That is, the files open in a web
> browser, and you navigate them with the same keyboard commands used to move
> aroune web pages.  Each of the multiple choice sections is in a separate
> file, and the accessibility is outstanding with different levels of heading
> navigation for directions, passages, and questions.  LSAC even uses lists
> for the choices.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Harwood via blindlaw
> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 7:02 PM
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> 
> Can someone please let me know how the electronic test works. I want to have
> an idea of what to expect.
> 
> Aimee
> 
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From anitakeithfoust at gmail.com  Wed Nov 26 17:10:34 2014
From: anitakeithfoust at gmail.com (Anita Keith-Foust)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 12:10:34 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Archived teleconference
In-Reply-To: <C9BCE3FE-86AD-409F-A61D-98B4BFA613EE@gmail.com>
References: <C9BCE3FE-86AD-409F-A61D-98B4BFA613EE@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000601d0099b$e569c740$b03d55c0$@gmail.com>

I would like this information too.

Thank you.

Anita Keith-Foust
919-430-1978

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Melanie
Peskoe via blindlaw
Sent: Thursday, November 6, 2014 5:53 AM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] Archived teleconference

Hello all, 
Can anyone please tell me if the teleconference in August related to the
LSAT was archives? If so, how might I access that call? Thanks in advance. 
Melanie 



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From anitakeithfoust at gmail.com  Wed Nov 26 17:16:33 2014
From: anitakeithfoust at gmail.com (Anita Keith-Foust)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 12:16:33 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] large print books for college
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The student has to register with the student disability services department
at the school. Contact the school as early as you can in advance so that
these arrangements can be made without any justifiable excuses. Some schools
require two weeks prior notice, but don't take chances. The earlier you let
them know the better your chances.

If the school is cooperative, this should not be a problem.

Anita Keith-Foust
919-430-1978
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Allen via blindlaw
Sent: Thursday, November 6, 2014 8:59 AM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] large print books for college

I have a TVI in a school district. I have a few students that will be
heading to college in the next year or two. Are colleges required to provide
large-print textbooks and materials for VI students??

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From chris.stewart at uky.edu  Sat Nov 29 01:17:15 2014
From: chris.stewart at uky.edu (Stewart, Christopher K)
Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 20:17:15 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] MPRE
Message-ID: <CAAyF1PC3ycEYdxLGNksp31oogBMHcO0t4rZb_yJmfUWmVd7PaQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hi List,

Has anyone taken the MPRE with accommodations in the recent past who
can give me an idea of what to anticipate from an access standpoint?
I'm totally blind, if that helps guide responses, and I understand
some of the procedures for getting in the door are even more strict
than for the LSAT. But, I base that on the experience of sighted
testtakers. I'm hoping to take the March 28 exam.

Best,
Chris


-- 
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


From sy.hoekstra at gmail.com  Sat Nov 29 02:05:40 2014
From: sy.hoekstra at gmail.com (Sy Hoekstra)
Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 21:05:40 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] MPRE
In-Reply-To: <CAAyF1PC3ycEYdxLGNksp31oogBMHcO0t4rZb_yJmfUWmVd7PaQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAAyF1PC3ycEYdxLGNksp31oogBMHcO0t4rZb_yJmfUWmVd7PaQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000101d00b78$fab43700$f01ca500$@gmail.com>

Hi Chris,

I took it this past March, and it wasn't bad at all.  The NCBE insisted on
me using their laptop instead of mine for some reason, but it was no trouble
for me, just an extra expense for them.  They gave me JAWS on the computer,
either a word doc or accessible PDF with the questions, double time, a room
to myself, and a proctor/person who fills in the bubbles on the answer
sheet.  

The documentation was easy enough, a form to fill out for me, and one for my
doctor. The forms were accessible to read, and I could fill them out using
JAWS and Windows 8, though I had some issues when I tried it on a Windows 7
computer. Online registration for the exam itself, as I remember, was easily
accessible.

Some people sued them a while back because they were being ridiculous about
accommodations, and now they're great. The e-mail telling me I had been
approved for everything I asked for came about 2 hours after the e-mail
telling me they had received my application.

You should just give yourself plenty of time to sign up and get all the
right forms in in case you run into some nonsense somewhere. I remember this
being relatively painless though. And the test itself is a breeze.

Sy

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Stewart,
Christopher K via blindlaw
Sent: Friday, November 28, 2014 8:17 PM
To: blindlaw
Subject: [blindlaw] MPRE

Hi List,

Has anyone taken the MPRE with accommodations in the recent past who
can give me an idea of what to anticipate from an access standpoint?
I'm totally blind, if that helps guide responses, and I understand
some of the procedures for getting in the door are even more strict
than for the LSAT. But, I base that on the experience of sighted
testtakers. I'm hoping to take the March 28 exam.

Best,
Chris


-- 
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

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From taiablas at gmail.com  Sat Nov 29 03:45:04 2014
From: taiablas at gmail.com (Tai Blas)
Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 21:45:04 -0600
Subject: [blindlaw] MPRE
In-Reply-To: <CAAyF1PC3ycEYdxLGNksp31oogBMHcO0t4rZb_yJmfUWmVd7PaQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAAyF1PC3ycEYdxLGNksp31oogBMHcO0t4rZb_yJmfUWmVd7PaQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <9028EC72-7018-42A9-A521-1095CC1F6C93@gmail.com>

Chris and list,

I took the MPRE on November 1. I am totally blind. I Received several accommodations, including extra time, a braille test, and a scribe to record my answers. I did not have any difficulty receiving these accommodations. I requested them in early September. I'm glad to answer any questions you may have about the process. I did not find it difficult. It was much easier than the process for the LSAT.

Tai Tomasi
J.D. Candidate, December 2014
Email: tai.tomasi8 at gmail.com
Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors.

> On Nov 28, 2014, at 7:17 PM, Stewart, Christopher K via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi List,
> 
> Has anyone taken the MPRE with accommodations in the recent past who
> can give me an idea of what to anticipate from an access standpoint?
> I'm totally blind, if that helps guide responses, and I understand
> some of the procedures for getting in the door are even more strict
> than for the LSAT. But, I base that on the experience of sighted
> testtakers. I'm hoping to take the March 28 exam.
> 
> Best,
> Chris
> 
> 
> -- 
> 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
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