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

[Mary Fernandez]

Hi Adriana!
My name is Mary Fernandez and I am from Cartagena. Congratulations on
the Fulbright, that is a truly incredible opportunity! As far as
universities, I think that Temple is a very respected institution.
Furthermore, I've been to Philadelphia quite often since I live in New
Jersey and it's fairly close. It's a very lively place, and the
transportation as always fairly easy to use. I'm not familiar with the
Temple area however, but it looks like some other people on here are.
Let me know if you ahve any questions, and and if you do decide to go
to either Temple or Florida, let me know. I attend school in Atlanta
so Florida is pretty close and I would love to meet you. Feel free to
contact me with any questions. Buena suerte amiga, y felicidads.
Sincerely,
Mary Fernandez

On 5/10/11, ADRIANA PULIDO <adrimpc80 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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Emory University 2012
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