[nabs-l] A blind Fulbright grantee's question

[ADRIANA PULIDO]

Ok. Thanks a lot!

2011/5/9, Kirt Manwaring <kirt.crazydude at gmail.com>:
> Jedi,
>   I pretty much agree with you here-although I would add one more
> consideration to the mix.  All disability resource centers are not
> created equal.  Some have the capability to produce braille books,
> others do not.  Some have the ability to scan large textbooks and
> convert them to suitable computer files while others don't.  The
> reliability and quality of volunteer reader programs can vary
> considerably from university to university.
>   Adriana,
>   I suggest you do a little research on the disability centers at each
> of the universities you're considering.  Look at their web sites, send
> them emails-if you can, call them up and see if they can do an
> over-the-phone appointment to talk about their capabilities and
> limits.  If you need any help finding contact info for the disability
> centers, I'm sure someone on this list can be of assistance.  We're
> here to share information, after all.
>   Hope that helps,
> Kirt
>
> On 5/9/11, Jedi <loneblindjedi at samobile.net> wrote:
>> Adriana,
>>
>> There is no such thing as "the best university program out there for
>> blind people." At least, not in the context you're in. The fact is that
>> you should choose a university you're genuinely interested in. The
>> blindness stuff can be worked out wherever you are. The only concern
>> that might be valid as a blind person is transportation. You want a
>> university that's close to things or that has good transport so you can
>> go places. But beyond that, the world is your apple and I suggest you
>> have a bite.
>>
>> Respectfully,
>> Jedi
>>
>> Original message:
>>>     Hello!
>>
>>> My name is Adriana Pulido. I'm a blind Fulbright grantee from
>>> Colombia, and I'm going to study a Master's degree in communications
>>> and Journalism.
>>> At this moment, a placement officer at LASPAU is working on my
>>> admission process. I have 5 university options, namely: the University
>>> of Florida, the University of South Florida, Temple University,
>>> Northern Illinois University, and the University of Arkansas, which
>>> was suggested by my Placement officer.
>>
>>> Could you please tell me which of these universities is the best
>>> option for a blind student?
>>> I also would like to know which is the best option academically speaking.
>>
>>>                                         Thank you for attending this
>>> message.
>>
>>
>>> Best,
>>
>>
>>
>>> --
>>> Adriana Pulido
>>> Filóloga y músico de la Universidad
>>> Nacional de Colombia. Becaria Fulbright.
>>
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Adriana Pulido
Filóloga y músico de la Universidad
Nacional de Colombia. Becaria Fulbright.