[nabs-l] It's official!

Wed Jan 25 19:50:04 UTC 2012

I too, would say something to the below. If your changing majors because you
do not want to do more math, or sciences, that is a bit concerning. If you
were changing majors because that is truly where you want to go, then sure.
But changing majors because you feel you can't do the math or science, is
not for the right reason. I am sure there are lots of others on this list,
who could tell you, you can do the math, and the sciences. Those subjects
should not stop you. 

There is an entire list through the NFB dedicated for blind students who are
taking math; its members are students, tutors, teachers, both blind and
sighted. Every single person on that list thinks and knows that blind
students can participate in math class, whether it is in high school, or
community colleges, or universities. 

Let me relay a short story here, I am not a traditional student. High school
was almost 18 years ago, so here I am back taking courses to get my degree.
I needed statistics, and biology. I had to start at the beginning. And
because I was able to see in high school I have the added challenge of
learning Nemith Braille. I pushed my community college here in PA to Braille
my math text books. At first they kicked and screamed, but I pushed. I got
the book, and they Braille every single math book I had after that. Three
courses worth. I passed with all A's. Biology was a little harder but I
passed. 

Lots and lots of blind students have taken math and science. My husband is
blind, has a degree in mathematics. 

If I can do it, you can do it! Come on, did changing majors really make your
life that much easier? If you are to go to a major university you might need
more math and science classes, what are you going to do then? 

Just my two cents what it is worth,
Marsha 

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Hello, Josh. I read your email and cannot help commenting ont it. What I am
about to say will most likely sound harsh and critical in your opinion, but
I feel it worth saying.
I am concerned that you are switching majors for entirely the wrong reasons.
Your only reasons appear to be that the classes that you need for an
education major are not accomodating you as you think they should. That's
fine and good, but that is a terrible reason to switch your major, even if
Behavioral Health and Education are somewhat similar in the clientele you
may work with. If your true passion is education, and not Behavioral Health,
then DO NOT switch because of coursework as it relates to your blindness.
Also, it disturbs me that you say that you have control of your life, and
that the sighted are not "bossing you around" anymore. Your statements are
false, for you do not seem to have control of your education, and the
sighted are dictating your choices if you're going to switch majors based on
accomoadations which you hope to receive. All I ask is that you reconsider
your decition, and decide whether it is based on your fears and
insecurities, or whether it is based on logical career choices, such as you
doing what you enjoy doing, or what will give you job security. Just fulfill
your potential, and don't let those university bureaucrats and ignorant
professors push you around.
David Bouchard

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On Jan 25, 2012, at 9:31 AM, Joshua Lester <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu>
wrote:

> It will be, in a year and a half.
> I'm finally getting a degree, that means something, instead of one,
> that doesn't specialize in one thing.
> I feel great!
> Blessings, JoshuaBlessings, Joshua
> 
> On 1/25/12, Gloria G <gloria.graves at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi Joushua,
>> So does this mean you have more than this one semester left in college?
When
>> is your expected graduated date now?
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Joshua Lester" <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu>
>> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:05 AM
>> Subject: [nabs-l] It's official!
>> 
>> 
>>> I'm now a Behavioral Health major!
>>> I can work with rehab, and everything will be accessible.
>>> I have finally regained control of my education, and I feel great about
>>> it!
>>> Thanks for all of the advice, and assistance.
>>> This list has helped me regain self-confidence, and I know that I can
>>> do anything I want to do.
>>> The sighted can't boss me around, anymore!
>>> Blessings, Joshua
>>> 
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