[nabs-l] accommodations for the GREs

[Jedi]

Hi.

I've been in contact with Ms. Kelly at LCB. If you want to know more 
about GRE accommodations, I suggest you get ahold of her. She suggested 
to me that I have a reader with Braille diagrams and such. As for 
essays, she suggested that I type the essays. Presumably, the GRE 
testing site would provide the computer. I don't know how screen reader 
access would go, but you may be able to use http://www.satogo.com. You 
can contact the LCB at 1-800-234-4166. They are on Central time.

You should also be aware that the accommodations application will 
require an EXTENSIVE eye exam even if you require non-visual 
accommodations. They'll want you to go through a functional impact 
assessment among other things. Why, I have no clue.

Respectfully,
Jedi
Original message:
> Hey guys,

> Have any Braille users taken the GREs recently?  Did you get the Math 
> and/or verbal sections in Braille?  How did you write the essays?  Were 
> you able to use your Braillenote/other note taker or did ETS make you 
> dictate them  I looked on the GRE site about people with disabilities 
> and they claim you're only allowed to use a slate and stylus or 
> Braillewriter only to take notes.  I think this is absolutely insane!?

> Thanks,
> Serena
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