[nabs-l] Sad news, from my DSO

Tue Aug 30 09:38:15 UTC 2011

Peter, and I have resolved this issue.
Let's end this thread.
Thanks, Joshua

On 8/30/11, David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com> wrote:
> 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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>> > --
>> > Nimer M. Jaber
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