[nabs-l] accommodations for the GREs

[Serena]

Desman,

How accessible was the word processing program that was used for the test 
with Jaws?  My (sighted) brother took the test yesterday and said he isn't 
too sure how accessible the word processing program would be.  Apparently, 
it's not MS Word.

Serena


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dezman Jackson" <jackson.dezman at gmail.com>
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" 
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Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:34 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] accommodations for the GREs


> 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" 
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> 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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