[nabs-l] Sad news, from my DSO

Sun Aug 28 07:20:32 UTC 2011

I'm okay with the endependent study, the way things are now, but I
would love to be in a normal classroom.
Blessings, Joshua

On 8/28/11, Carly <carlymih at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>
>
> Hi, Joshua L.
>
> It just so happens that I am taking college
> Algebra this semester, as well and I don't know
> how you plan on doing the homework but, what has
> alluminated itself evident to me is that, since I
> am, due to severe appraxia which is a bblessing
> of brain damige, am for now unable to desiphor
> tricky, braille characteres,  I have been working
> upon an auditory plane, for a couple years now.
> Though I could try to negociate things, such that
> I could do math homework on the computer, you
> really need to do it realtime, or at least I do.
>
> My math tutor happens to live with me so we can
> have these break out study sessions, while doing
> chores or traveling, executed completely, upon a mental plane.
>
> So far, tutor and I have just been reading and
> discussing the assigned chapter and section
> before merely talking and discussing it. 'Teach,
> has agreed to drop the homework points. do11,
> bookwormahb at earthlink.net <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> > Joshua,
>> > I find it appalling your DSB will not
>> purchase a notetaker. You need that to
>> > be successful in college, especially if you read contracted braille.
>> > Why haven't you fought it? The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Have your
>> > NFB
>> > state president write a letter; go up the chain of command if you can't
>> > get
>> > it resolved at a low level. I have a braille
>> note and don't see how I'd live
>> > without it. Its just such a quick and portable way to take and read
>> > notes;
>> > plus I have my calendar and phone list there too. I have major things in
>> > hard copy braille as well in case I cannot read the braille note. But
>> > its
>> > such a helpful tool in the tool box.
>> > Now as to your braille book you need, if
>> classes start next week, I'm afraid
>> > you will not have the book. College texts are
>> rarely brailled; you will need
>> > this transcribed. The time and expense
>> > to transcribe a book is a lot. You might be
>> better off taking the class next
>> > semester when accomodations are in place.
>> > The National braille association is a nonprofit in NY; I
>> > think they transcribe books. Basically they are a group of transcribers
>> > and
>> > tran transcribers.
>> > Their mission states
>> >
>> >
>> > WHAT WE DO
>> >
>> > Our mission is:
>> >
>> > To provide continuing education to those who
>> prepare braille, and to provide
>> > braille materials to persons who are visually impaired.
>> >
>> > The site is www.nationalbraille.org. If they
>> cannot help, they will know who
>> > can.
>> >
>> > Ashley
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: Joshua Lester
>> > Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 9:29 PM
>> > To: nimerjaber1 at gmail.com ; National Association of Blind Students
>> > mailing
>> > list
>> > Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Sad news, from my DSO
>> >
>> > Nimer, I've had issues with DSB, in the past, and they haven't been
>> > willing to help.
>> > I need a note taker, that they won't provide, and some textbooks.
>> > I've talked about DSB, in other threads.
>> > I'll try to contact them, as well.
>> > BTW, I'm a Pac Mate user.
>> > Thanks for defending me, but please cut out the cursing.
>> > Thanks, Joshua
>> >
>> > On 8/27/11, Nimer M. Jaber, IC³ <nimerjaber1 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> Peter,
>> >>
>> >> I am really tired of your comments to this list. Who gives a damn
>> >> about what he did or didn't do in the past. The past is done, we're
>> >> talking about today. He wrote to this list asking how he can solve a
>> >> problem, and that is pretty damn proactive if you ask me. Joshua, nice
>> >> job on that. And all you can come up with is you'll have to raise the
>> >> funds yourself and why didn't you do this before crap? How about
>> >> answering the man's questions for a change?
>> >>
>> >> Joshua, your VR counselor is the same as DSB in Arkansas. That is what
>> >> they do. They ought to have some resources for you. Peter is right
>> >> that you will have to look into getting a reader for now, but Perkins
>> >> and a few other resources as has been mentioned will do braille
>> >> transcription, and it is possible that Arkansas has their own services
>> >> that they offer, but I'm not too sure about this. Talk to your
>> >> counselor down there and see what they say. If you don't get anywhere,
>> >> please contact me off list and I will see what I can do as I have a
>> >> couple of contacts down there in Arkansas and within a couple of other
>> >> organizations that may be able to assist you.
>> >>
>> >> Sincerely
>> >>
>> >> Nimer J
>> >>
>> >> On 27.08.2011, Joshua Lester <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu> wrote:
>> >>> I did the research, and went with what I found, at first.
>> >>> I have received more information, and will go with what I've received.
>> >>> Blessings, Joshua
>> >>>
>> >>> On 8/27/11, Peter Donahue <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com> wrote:
>> >>>> Good evening Josh and everyone,
>> >>>>
>> >>>> If you're faced with a "Last resort" situation you'll need to hire a
>> >>>> transcriber and have the book translated and embossed and raise the
>> >>>> funds
>> >>>> for this service yourself. Furthermore why did you not research this
>> >>>> before
>> >>>> the semester began! It sounds to me like you have a rough road to
>> >>>> hoe.
>> >>>> The
>> >>>> good news is that when the going gets tough the tough get going and
>> >>>> win
>> >>>> in
>> >>>> the end. This is what Mary and I would do if we were in your
>> >>>> situation.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Peter Donahue
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>> ----- Original Message -----
>> >>>> From: "Beth" <thebluesisloose at gmail.com>
>> >>>> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
>> >>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> >>>> Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 7:08 PM
>> >>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Sad news, from my DSO
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>> I would try APH and the Hadley School for the Blind's Braille
>> >>>> transcribing services.  It may cost a bunch, but that's all I can
>> >>>> offer.
>> >>>> Beth
>> >>>>
>> >>>>  ----- 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: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:17:56 -0500
>> >>>> Subject: [nabs-l] Sad news, from my DSO
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Hi, it's Joshua Lester.
>> >>>> My DSO lady informed me, that they've contacted the National
>> >>>> Braille
>> >>>> Press, about my Math textbook.
>> >>>> They said, that they don't have any college textbooks, in
>> >>>> Braille.
>> >>>> Where else can we go?
>> >>>> Thanks, Joshua
>> >>>>
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