[nabs-l] accommodations for the GREs

[Dezman Jackson]

Like Arielle, I was able to take the test totally in Braille and dictated 
the answers to a scribe. When it came to the essays, I type them on the 
computer.  If anything, I would suggest if you know Braille to get at least 
the math section in that format.

Sincerely,
Dezman
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Arielle Silverman" <nabs.president at gmail.com>
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" 
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Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 7:58 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] accommodations for the GREs


> 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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