[blindlaw] Questions Regarding Bar Exam for Braille Readers

[Al Elia]

For the essay portion, you're permitted to use your own computer. That means you should be able to use a braille display… I know that's not the same as paper, but it might be preferable if you're more comfortable with braille. Were you also given electronic as the accommodation for the MBE?

Best,

Al, who is brusquer than usual because he's typing on an iPhone.

> On May 23, 2015, at 12:34 PM, Tai Tomasi via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello all. I just received the contract from my state's bar examiners
> listing my approved accommodations for the July exam.  I had requested the
> exam in Braille, but that accommodation was not granted. Instead, the exam
> will be provided in electronic format. I am uncertain whether I would find
> brailled or electronic exam materials most efficient, especially on the
> multi-state performance and essay exams. To those of you who have used both
> Braille and electronic formats for exams during your education, which do you
> think would be most efficient for the bar exam? I would be interested in
> hearing from individuals who took the bar exam using Braille and/or
> electronic formats. I have just begun my bar prep course, so it is difficult
> to decide which might be best at this point. I have taken exams in both
> formats throughout my academic career. I am a very fast Braille reader. Any
> feedback is appreciated.
> 
> Best,
> 
> Tai Tomasi
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