[nabs-l] Update on Compress Video Class

Tue Aug 23 22:22:24 UTC 2011

Arielle,
Great point. Also, I understand that disabilities staff is only authorized 
to deal with in class accomodations and accessible texts. They have no 
business how you work out transportation. So try and make an announcement 
without this person in the room; if she has to be, then state you need a 
driver and why. With prior warning, it should be alright. I mean there is no 
paratransit or public transit, so you really need a driver.
Ashley

-----Original Message----- 
From: Arielle Silverman
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 12:20 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Update on Compress Video Class

Hi Joshua,
Does this lady need to be in the classroom with you and the other
students? Or can you work it out so you can be in the class without
her?
If you do want her to be there, can you talk with her ahead of time
and explain that you will be asking for a driver?
Remember, it should be about what you want and need as the student,
not what this individual thinks is best for you. Staff from the
disabilities office aren't authorized to decide how you will get your
accommodations.
Best,
Arielle

On 8/23/11, Joshua Lester <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu> wrote:
> I don't want her interrupting me, when I'm asking the question.
> That's the problem.
> Also, to answer Chris's question, we don't have the paratransit, or
> public transportation.
> DeWitt, is a rural town, in Arkansas, population 3500 people.
> We're considered the rice capitol of the nation.
> Blessings, Joshua
>
> On 8/23/11, Arielle Silverman <arielle71 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi Joshua,
>> I'm still a little confused about what the problem is with the
>> disabilities lady. There's nothing stopping you from asking another
>> student either for a ride, for help with understanding the video, or
>> both. Sometimes disability services suggests a specific way to do
>> something, like suggesting you take a ride from the janitor, but
>> that's just a suggestion. You can absolutely do whatever you feel is
>> best to get your accommodations even if it's not what the DSS office
>> suggests. Maybe I misunderstood what the issue is?
>> Arielle
>>
>> On 8/23/11, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Hi Joshua,
>>>
>>> Maybe you can call your instructor's office and see if you can
>>> get a hold of him that way.  Sometimes that's more effective than
>>> emailing, as the person on the other end of the phone has to talk
>>> to you since you're there, whereas he can just delete and ignore
>>> emails.  As for transportation, so your DS office won't let you
>>> ask another student for transportation? I understand their point,
>>> but with this janitor you don't have a choice! Unless they say
>>> "Absolutely not," I say still ask a student; someone you know and
>>> can trust to give you transportation and be responsible.
>>> Otherwise, how's public transportation and/or paratransit in your
>>> community? Do you have that option? What about a college shuttle?
>>> Good luck!
>>>
>>> Chris
>>>
>>>  Chris Nusbaum
>>>
>>> "The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight.  The
>>> real problem is the misunderstanding and lack of education that
>>> exists.  If a blind person has the proper training and
>>> opportunity, blindness can be reduced to a mere physical
>>> nuisance." -- Kenneth Jernigan (President of the National
>>> Federation of the Blind, 1968-1986.)
>>>
>>>   Visit the I C.A.N.  Foundation online at:
>>> www.icanfoundation.info for
>>> information on our foundation and how it helps blind and visually
>>> impaired children in MD say "I can!"
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my BrailleNote
>>>
>>>  ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Joshua Lester <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>>> Date sent: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:54:43 -0500
>>> Subject: [nabs-l] Update on Compress Video Class
>>>
>>> Hi, it's Joshua Lester.
>>> My compressed video class, starts tomorrow night.
>>> I E-mailed my instructor, last wednesday, but he still hasn't
>>> responded.
>>> I don't know what to think.
>>> At least, I know one person, in the class, so far.
>>> Hopefully, she can help me with this compressed video mess.
>>> The only problem, is getting a ride home.
>>> The disability service lady said, "students aren't responsible
>>> for
>>> other students' transportation."
>>> I don't have a problem with that statement, but the person they
>>> have,
>>> to take me home, is the janitor.
>>> He gets through, at 10 PM.
>>> My class ends, at 9:20.
>>> My mother's vision is getting bad, because of diabetes, so she
>>> can't
>>> drive at night, and I'm not staying till 10, especially when I
>>> have
>>> something to do, on Wednesdays.
>>> Blessings, Joshua
>>>
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