[nabs-l] Sad news, from my DSO

Tue Aug 30 09:30:04 UTC 2011

Actually, Peter, I do not think you are 
correct.  Because of Section 504 of the Rehab 
Act, and the ADA, the primary responsibility for 
providing access to materials at the college 
level lies with the college, not the Rehab agency.

Dave

At 07:22 AM 8/28/2011, you wrote:
>Good morning everyone,
>
>It's not their responsibility. He needs to purchess  it himself or sign up
>for VR services so his state agency can buy it for him. I'm afraid he's put
>the cart before the horse in alot of ways before starting school. One would
>never dream of becoming a carpenter without first acquiring tools to work
>with and seeking certifications to help him/her begin a successful
>career. -----
>
>Peter Donahue
>Original Message -----
>From: <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
>To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
><nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 11:31 PM
>Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Sad news, from my DSO
>
>
>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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