[BlindMath] Other Accessible Calculator Question

Thu Dec 6 13:58:44 UTC 2018

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Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

-----Original Message-----
From: BlindMath <blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ken Perry via
BlindMath
Sent: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 8:31 PM
To: 'Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics'
<blindmath at nfbnet.org>
Cc: kperry at blinksoft.com
Subject: Re: [BlindMath] Other Accessible Calculator Question

I tried getting your email off the list but I think the list protects it.
Just drop me a line at kperry at aph.org

-----Original Message-----
From: BlindMath <blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of J Acheson via
BlindMath
Sent: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 8:06 PM
To: Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics
<blindmath at nfbnet.org>
Cc: J Acheson <listsetal at aol.com>
Subject: Re: [BlindMath] Other Accessible Calculator Question

Could we talk off list? 
Email me directly if you would not mind. 

> On Dec 5, 2018, at 5:05 PM, Ken Perry via BlindMath 
> <blindmath at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> 
> 
> 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/
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlindMath <blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of J Acheson 
> via BlindMath
> Sent: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 4:12 PM
> To: Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics 
> <blindmath at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: J Acheson <listsetal at aol.com>
> 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-----
>> From: BlindMath <blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of J Acheson 
>> via BlindMath
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 2:22 PM
>> To: Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics 
>> <blindmath at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: J Acheson <listsetal at aol.com>
>> Subject: Re: [BlindMath] Other Accessible Calculator Question
>> 
>> 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
>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 1:21 PM
>>> To: blindmath at nfbnet.org
>>> 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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