[nabs-l] Paying to be denied in the college classroom

[Elizabeth Mohnke]

Hello Bridget,

Someone else can correct me if I am wrong, but I believe this is the main
reason why the NFB is fighting so hard to pass the TEACH Act. I know there
was an announcement sent out not too long ago asking students to submit
stories to share with Congress about why the TEACH Act is needed. If you ask
me, I believe your email is a good example of how the TEACH Act would help
blind students in the classroom, and I would encourage you to share it with
those who are collecting stories from blind students to share with members
of Congress during Washington Seminar.

Warm regards,
Elizabeth

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Hi everyone,
The previous thread made me really think about some of the major problems we
face in the college classroom. I'm sure many of us agree if we have support
from the professor, technology, accessible materials, and peers we can get
through anything. 
I considered the idea of a professor saying do not show up to class because
the topic is visual or their way of saying I don't want to deal with you
today. Not only is this against the law but, let's identify who pays for the
education now. It isn't your professor.
We have professors who try and dictate what courses we are able to access
and they have no right. If you need a math class to graduate guess what, you
take it. By law they provide reasonable accommodations you provide in
writing. 
I think this is a widespread problem that needs to be fixed for all students
with disabilities because it's not just people who are blind.
I'm sure tired of being told I do not belong in a class because I can not
see. Yet, somehow at the end of the semester I get an A.
I'm tired of having to prove myself to some adjunct who isn't even a doctor
in their field and even then it doesn't make it ok. 
I realize at one time people with disabilities did not go to school let
alone college. Guess what, things have drastically changed and people need
to get over it. I love those of you who are biology majors out there. That
was my dream. My college would not let me major in biology because I was
blind. I wanted nothing more then to teach high school biology. I had to
settle for english after getting an A in intro physiology. 
I'm am lucky I have financial support but, when a professor tell me not to
go to a class or I can't take a class because I'm blind, where is my money
going. Where is the money that supports me going? 
Sorry this is a bit emotional. I just know the whole college experience
needs to be improved. 
These are just my thoughts. 
Bridget

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