[nabs-l] Foreign language

[Sarah J. Blake]

Jason,

How fluent are you in English braille?

The primary problems with college-level foreign language are the 
availability of textbooks in braille. Often it is possible to get a text via 
RFB&D but not in braille. Sometimes it is possible to get the text 
transcribed if you know well in advance (meaning a year or so) what you will 
be using. This is not cheap, and I would recommend enlisting the support of 
your university and VR counselor to fund it.

Professors may also be using handouts, and you would need access to these. 
(Not all professors do this, but some do.) I have learned four languages... 
Every professor's teaching style is different. If it is possible for you to 
meet with a professor and learn about their teaching style and find out 
about their level of interest in working with you, this could be an 
advantage. You may be able to sit in on some class sessions without auditing 
to determine whether you can follow what is going on in class.

Working with a Spanish major as a tutor may also be helpful to you.

Sarah J. Blake
Personal email: sjblake at growingstrong.org
http://www.growingstrong.org 


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