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

[Jedi]

I've decided that, for me on the whole, disability service offices are 
highly over-rated. Usually, I just make my own accessible documents, 
especially since e-mail is so easy to get at these days. Most 
instructors are pretty cool with making on-the-fly adaptations for 
assignments and tests as needed. As for books, I usually just order 
mine or get my own reader. the only time i tend to use the DSS offices 
is for those classes where I can't do something for myself. For 
example, I needed a Braille math text that wasn't printed yet, so I got 
the DSS office to get me an electronic brf that I read through my 
notetaker. I used the DSS for science lab readers and a tactile 
interpreter for ASL classes. But this particular office was one of the 
better ones. But generally speaking, I just do my own stuff out of the 
box. So, I guess what I'm saying is that your need for  a DSS office 
will greatly depend on your courses and what you can do for yourself. 
If your need is low, then DSS offices might not be as concerning to 
you. But if your need is high, you bet that the DSS office will on the 
top of your quality control list.

Respectfully Submitted

Original message:
> 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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