[nabs-l] Trouble Using Computers on Campus

[Beth]

Here's what you can do:
1. Talk to someone you know who is a computer programmer who might
know about this technology.  For one, when the technology is
installed, please make sure that ALL instructions on the CD ROM the
screen reader comes with are followed.
2. Try the installed program out yourself and make sure you're not
receiving error messages.
Yes, colleges are responsible for providing access technology on
campus.  FSUhas several places where you can access JAWS.  They have
an ADA room in the library across the street from my dorm and then in
the SDRC/Disability Office.  Hope this helps.
Beth

On 11/6/08, Elizabeth <lizmohnke at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> It has been a while since I posted a message on here, but I welcome your
> ideas and opinions on a situation I have encountered while using computers
> on campus. I may be wrong here, but I have always thought that if a college
> provided services such as access to computers on campus to sighted students,
> then they should provide this same service to blind students as well. I have
> tried searching for what the college or disabilities office should be
> responsible for in terms of providing technology on campus, but so far I
> have not been able to find anything on this subject.
>
> Currently the community college I am attending is attempting to provide
> access to accessible technology on campus such as screen readers, scanning
> software, and Braille translation. However, the college is failing miserably
> at installing these programs correctly on the computer and keeping them up
> to date. They said they would have everything up and running before the
> beginning of the semester, but I am still having problems using computers on
> campus.
>
> I am not quite sure how to go about solving this problem. Is the college and
> the disabilities office responsible for providing accessible computers on
> campus for blind students? And if so, what can I do to ensure that my
> college or disabilities office installs accessible technology properly so
> that I can actually use a computer on campus without receiving error
> messages on technology that is not installed properly?
>
> Elizabeth
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