[nabs-l] marketing class accomodation

[Derek Manners]

I completely agree. It sounds like you a doing the right thing. As long as you keep fighting, they will almost certainly fold because at the end of the day, you've got the moral high ground and the logical position. 

Best
Derek

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> On Aug 25, 2014, at 4:18 PM, Ashley Bramlett via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Derek,
> glad for the support. I agree and yes I might write a letter to the dean if needed.
> I feel they should grade me another way. Yes its homework, but it’s a major part of the grade.
> So I really cannot take the class without  a substitute.
> As I said, I was planning to have another professor who does not do this assignment, but the school switched last minute.
> So, I'm stuck. I wish avoiding her was an option. but if I avoid her, I won't take marketing again. Prof Edwards was supposed to teach the class till it was changed. he teaches at night only; but that Ii s inconvenient to get there.
> Switching is not an option anyway as registration is closed so the only way to switch is with some high up approval.
> 
> I am  crossing my fingers the counselor is supportive.
> It seems to me reasonable accomodations should include alternate assignments provided the class is not altered significantly and you still derive the same knowledge as all others taking it.
> 
> Ashley
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Derek Manners
> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2014 4:02 PM
> To: Ashley Bramlett ; National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] marketing class accomodation
> 
> I'd say talk to your counselor, then talk to your professor and if neither are accommodating then you could probably go to the dean of students if you really wanted to fight it. You might be better off avoiding this professor though. One other suggestion is to informally work with someone in your class if you have any friends who are taking it this semester.
> 
> Keep us posted. This sounds like something they should fold on given that it's just a homework assignment and your fixes won't cost them any extra money.
> 
> Best
> Derek Manners
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Aug 25, 2014, at 3:54 PM, Ashley Bramlett via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> Who has taken marketing? did you like the class? I want to learn more about the business environment and thought this would be a decent one.
>> But, the professor I wanted has been changed to another one. I will try that, provided we can work out accomodations.
>> 
>> Here is the issue. The professor assigns a semester long project with some interactive game. Its video based. With low vision and relying on my screen reader primarily, I cannot do the assignment. I asked for a work around, a substitute or work with a partner.
>> 
>> I see her tomorrow to begin class. She informs me via email, no substitute is available and tells me how much the project is worth. Additionally she says I cannot work with a partner.
>> I feel she needs to make accomodations.
>> 
>> If I cannot get a work around such as doing a paper instead, I figure I will have to drop the class. Most of her class sounds doable; lectures; discussions, and some videos. But I think I could mostly participate. it’s the homework that is the barrier.
>> 
>> So, what do I do? I am asking my dss counselor for advice. But sometimes she sides with professors. So we will just see.
>> I know one thing. There is no way I’m wasting my money in a class where I cannot do an assignment worth slightly over 100 points. We have about 900 total possible points.
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> Ashley
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