[humanser] Screen Access Software and Licensing Exam

Wed Dec 18 03:32:53 UTC 2013

Mary and others on this list,

It has been a few years since I took the licensing exam to receive my LCSW. 
I was told the software wouldn't work with JAWS, and I didn't fight that as 
I wasn't so much in to doing that type of thing in those days.  I did 
request any possible accommodations.  When I took the exam, I was in a test 
room with a computer on which others took the test.  I was provided with a 
person who could write my answers in a booklet, and I received the exam 
questions in Braille.  Fortunately I passed and finished before my time was 
up even with maybe two short breaks.  Because I was not using the computer 
software, my answers had to be sent to ASWB and it took a few weeks to be 
informed in writing regarding my results.  Those using the software got 
immediate feedback as to how they did on the exam.  That's my story, and I 
do hope the day will come when we can use the software for the exam.

Best,

Sandy

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From: "Denise Shaible" <denise.shaible at att.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 9:35 PM
To: "Human Services Mailing List" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [humanser] Screen Access Software and Licensing Exam

> Merry,
>
> I just read your narrative.  I'm very sad that this happened to you.  I 
> hope you get everyting you're asking for and can take the exam under 
> better circumstances.  I just learned that the NCLB will be held again on 
> April 5, 2014.  I plan to take it again and I hope it goes better.  I also 
> hope your second attempt to pass your licensing exam goes better, too.  I 
> don't know what I can do to help but, if there is anything, let me know.
>
> One thing, I don't understand why you have to wait to have your answers 
> recorded.  If someone is there recording the answers, why can't he or she 
> do it then?  Nobody else taking the exam has to wait to see their answers 
> recorded.  Why should you have to wait?
>
> Regards,
>
> Denise
>
>
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: David Stayer
> Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 5:47 PM
> To: HumanServicesMailingListhumanser at nfbnet.org ; humanser at nfbnet.org ; 
> brightsmile1953 at comcast.net
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Screen Access Software and Licensing Exam
>
> If in some small I can help based on my membership in NASW I am willling 
> to do so.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mary Ann Robinson <brightsmile1953 at comcast.net>
> To: "Human Services Mailing List" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 6:24 pm
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Screen Access Software and Licensing Exam
>
>>
>>
>> I am so sorry to hear of your disappointing experience on the 12th.  We 
>> are
>> certainly standing with u to support you all the way.
>> Please keep us updated.
>>
>> Mary Ann
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "justin williams" <justin.williams2 at gmail.com>
>> To: "'Human Services Mailing List'" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 9:48 AM
>> Subject: Re: [humanser] Screen Access Software and Licensing Exam
>>
>>
>> > We are with you; just keep us informed as to how we can help.
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Merry.
>> > Schoch
>> > Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 9:45 AM
>> > To: Human Services Mailing List
>> > Subject: [humanser] Screen Access Software and Licensing Exam
>> >
>> > Hello Division members and those interested in the Human Services
>> > Division,
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > I am writing to let the membership know we have a great deal of work to 
>> > do
>> > in having accessible software for our examinations for licensing.  My
>> > experience on December 12th was nothing short of a disaster. 
>> > Currently, I
>> > am trying to work this out so I can take the exam again and hopefully 
>> > be
>> > successful in completion.  I am in contact with the NFB's legal
>> > department,
>> > as well as the Goldstein firm.  I am in hopes to have some concrete
>> > answers
>> > on how we will move forward on this in the near future.  I will keep 
>> > you
>> > all
>> > updated.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > As one of our seasoned members said to me, all the apologies are great;
>> > however, the situation of this is totally "unacceptable".  I agree and 
>> > I
>> > am
>> > addressing issues to ensure the process is smoother for myself and for
>> > those
>> > who follow.  Thank you all for supporting and standing with me.  I felt
>> > like
>> > you were all there while going through this experience.  I wore my most
>> > comfortable cotton shirt that has the NFB logo and Human Services 
>> > Division
>> > embroidered on it.  Your powerful presence  assisted me to be calm and
>> > represent us all!
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Please share your experiences with our listserv so we know if anyone 
>> > else
>> > is
>> > experiencing difficulties.  I would also like to know of the successes 
>> > of
>> > your experiences so we may continue to address this most serious issue.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Peace to you all during this season of holiday spirit,
>> >
>> > Merry
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Merry C. Schoch, MSW ISW#6961
>> >
>> > Professional Social Worker/Counselor
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>> > (813) 523-6573
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>> > Merryschoch at verizon.net
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