[nabs-l] Update on Compress Video Class

Tue Aug 23 22:25:09 UTC 2011

Ashley, that's what I plan to do.
On another note, I sent you an E-mail, that you haven't responded to.
Did you get it?
Please E-mail me, off list.
Thanks, Joshua

On 8/23/11, bookwormahb at earthlink.net <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 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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