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

[ADRIANA PULIDO]

High everyone!

I just have an additional question :
Regarding transportation , which of these places is the best?
Gainesville, Tampa, Philadelphia, Fayetteville, or DeKalb?

Thank you again!

Adriana P.

2011/5/10, ADRIANA PULIDO <adrimpc80 at gmail.com>:
> 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.
>


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Adriana Pulido
Filóloga y músico de la Universidad
Nacional de Colombia. Becaria Fulbright.