[nabs-l] accommodations for the GREs

[Jedi]

It must be. The exam has all kinds of stuff on it. Ms. Kelly says she 
had to send someone with prosthetic eyes to get the same assessment 
form filled out even though they had no eyes to examine so to speak. I 
wonder when they started that. I was told that the computer test still 
has a couple problems with it, so that was why I was recommended not to 
take it.

Respectfully,
Jedi


Original message:
> Hi Serena,

> I took the GRE's in the spring of 2007. I understand that some of the
> accommodations for the computer test have changed, and it may now be
> fully accessible. However, if you like to use Braille, the Braille
> paper test is still an option. I got all the test questions in Braille
> and dictated my answers to a scribe. For the essays, I wrote my essay
> on a Perkins Brailler and then read it word-for-word to the scribe.
> They also provide tactile diagrams for the math section and I think
> they still do that even if you take the accessible version of the
> computer test.

> One thing about the computer test is that it adjusts the difficulty
> level of the questions based on how you are responding. Most of your
> peers will be taking the computer test, so your score is more likely
> to be competitive with theirs. However, if you like to have Braille
> test questions in front of you, by all means go with the paper test.

> When I took the GRE I didn't need an eye exam. I only needed a
> signature from a DSS staff member at my university certifying that I
> was blind and did in fact need the accommodations I was requesting. Is
> the eye exam a new requirement?

> Arielle

> On 10/29/09, Jedi <loneblindjedi at samobile.net> wrote:
>> 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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