[BlindMath] Other Accessible Calculator Question

Wed Dec 5 22:05:56 UTC 2018

Ok first just because that says that for sighted test takers does not mean a
blind student can not use something like a TI-30XS which is multi line.
There are forms you can fill out to accommodate a student for their
disability.  I have even heard of a blind kid being able to use the Orion
TI-84 on a test that said no graphing no multi line.  He was able to use it
because he filled out the form and there were no other reasonable
accommodations.  IN that case the person giving the test made sure to clear
the memory and watch that he only used the functions allowed.  This makes it
more difficult for the test giver but that is OK.  

Now with that in mind if they are trying to require a one line scientific
calculator there are still Orion TI-36 one line talking calculators in the
world.  Are you talking to a TVI or your state   Ex Officio Trustee.  They
would be able to walk you through getting accommodations including allowing
other calculators on the state test if needed.  See the page below and
search for your state and Ex Officio Trustees contact information.

Htt			ps://www.aph.org/federal-quota/trustees/
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Subject: Re: [BlindMath] Other Accessible Calculator Question

The 4 calculators that I posted in my first message (listed again below) are
the calculators I have been told are acceptable for our state geometry exam.

> Texas Instruments TI-30Xa
> Casio fx-260 solar

> Casio fx-82 solar

> Sharp EL-510R

> Sharp EL-510RN

The Calculator being used may not be a graphing calculator and may not
display data on more than one line. 

It seems to me that if the state of Florida is going to have these
requirements, the state should be required to provide an acceptable talking
calculator for the blind students. Somehow I find myself here searching so
my student will be in compliance. 

> On Dec 5, 2018, at 3:41 PM, Ken Perry via BlindMath <blindmath at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> 
> No I think it is Virginia  Florida has a bunch of problems but I don't 
> even think they want the XS or XSA on their tests.  I will have a 
> spread sheet somewhere.  I will repost once I find it.
> 
> Ken
> 
> Ken
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Ken, was that one state happen to be Florida?
> 
>> On Dec 5, 2018, at 1:34 PM, Ken Perry via BlindMath 
>> <blindmath at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>> 
>> WE have a TI-30XS but the XSA is made specially for one state if I
> understand it right.  The only difference between a TI-30XS and an XSA 
> is the toggle button is disabled that allows you to change from 
> decimal to fractional or square roots.  In other words the XSA only 
> gives you decimal answers.  If you put in a request to use the TI-30XS 
> it will most likely be approved as an accessible exception.
>> 
>> ken
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlindMath <blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Princess 
>> via BlindMath
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>> Cc: Princess <listsetal at aol.com>
>> Subject: [BlindMath] Other Accessible Calculator Question
>> 
>> I have a situation in which the following calculators are the only 
>> calculators that are approved for a testing situation for one of my 
>> high school students.  Are any of these produced in an accessible 
>> format? Texas Instruments TI-30Xa Casio fx-260 solar Casio fx-82 
>> solar Sharp EL-510R Sharp EL-510RN
>> 
>> Thank you, Janet
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