[blindLaw] Potential Discrimination: Trouble with LSAC

[Elizabeth Rouse]

Hi there,

One avenue you could explore is reaching out to LSAC's Chief Diversity
Officer Angela Winfield at
awinfield at lsac.org.

I'm not sure she'll have all the answers, but she could point you in the
right direction.

Best of luck with the process!
Elizabeth


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On Sat, Sep 30, 2023 at 10:36 AM Natasha Ishaq via BlindLaw <
blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> I am having some problems with LSAC and am starting to think that there is
> an element of discriminatory practice involved.
>
> As of now, I am scheduled to take the LSATs on October 16th. There are
> four practice exams available for free through LawHub, which registered
> test takers an access through their LSAC accounts. I heard that LSAC will
> provide Brailel copies of these tests upon request. During the summer, I
> called LSAC 2-3 times requesting the material and they told me that I would
> first have to be approved for my testing accommodations. I received my
> accommodations letter this past Monday night. I immediately reached out to
> LSAC’s accommodations team to request the Braille practice exams. They told
> me that it is too late for them to provide me with the material, as it
> takes 1-2 weeks to prepare. Upon further questioning from me, they
> proceeded to to tell me that I did not actually have to wait for my
> accommodations to be approved to access Braille preparation materials. This
> basically means that i was given inaccurate information over the summer.
> LSAC then offered me the opportunity to change my test date free of charge
> so that they could provide me with Braille preparation material. I am
> inclined to take the offer, because I do want to be able to do a run
> through of the exam in Braille to best simulate my experience on test day.
>
> When I indicated that I would indeed like to have the Braille preparation
> material, they proceeded to tell me that I would first have to purchase a
> preparation book, even though I am asking for a Braille copy of an exam
> that is made available to everyone for free via our LSAC accounts.What I am
> failing to understand is this: Why should I have to pay for material that
> other registered test takers are able to access for free?
>
> After numerous back and forth communication through email, I am oin to
> attempt to reach the LSAC accommodations team by phone in hopes that verbal
> communication will be able ot settle the matter entirely.
>
> If anyone is able to offer insight or assist me in attempting to resolve
> this matter, I would be incredibly grateful.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Best,
> Natasha
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