[nabs-l] accommodations for the GREs

[Jedi]

Well, if all of you didn't have to do the eye assessment, why do I have 
to? I also asked for non-visual accommodations. Did I just fill out the 
form incorrectly? Maybe I ought to give ETS a call and figure out what 
the deal is. I'll still go through the eye assessment anyway because I 
believe they still require updated blindness information.

Respectfully,
Jedi


Original message:
> I didn't have to have an eye exam either.  I just took the GRE in September.
> I took the self-voicing GRE.  Which is the Computer based test.  They will
> send you the Practice tests in both Braille and as a self-voiced CD for the
> computer.
> Nora Hollenbeck handles the GrE registration and Acomodations for students
> with a disability.

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> From: "Arielle Silverman" <nabs.president at gmail.com>
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>> 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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