[nabs-l] New here

Thu Feb 4 10:32:00 UTC 2016

I'm taking Practical Math 1, American Government, and English Composition in Large Print, and Life Science online.  I'm able to scan my work for most of my classes with KNFB Reader. The Practical Math is hard to scan, because of the way it's written, and the Math Symbols.
I'm waiting for Hadley to re-open their Braille courses, so I can start learning Braille.  I know Grade 1, but not Grade 2 Braille.
I went to a local place for Independent Living Skills, that my VR paid for, but I had a lot more vision back then and I wasn't tought how to really do stuff without my vision.  My VR put my goal at the time as a home maker, (whatever that is.)
I have to have someone type up my Math assignment, so that I can zoom it on Microsoft Word in order for me to see it.  My other Large Print books, I have to scan one Page at a time, and it takes forever!!!

For those who asked, I'm in Indiana.Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 3, 2016, at 9:45 PM, Arielle Silverman via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Angela, Welcome to the list!
> What classes are you taking right now through Hadley? And what
> equipment are you hoping to get?
> There are some Hadley classes in Braille and abacus usage that might
> help you gain the skills to do math without a lot of technology.
> Also, if you have a current case with VR, you can seta vocational goal
> that includes getting a high school diploma and going to college as
> steps toward your goal. If you document your desire to finish high
> school and go to college as being necessary for employment, then VR
> should provide you the equipment you need.
> You may also be interested in getting blindness skills training either
> in your home state or from one of our NFB training centers. We're all
> happy to answer more specific questions on what this training could
> give you.
> Best, Arielle
> 
>> On 2/3/16, Helga Schreiber via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Angela! This is Helga! How are yu? Welcome to the list!! I  know what you
>> mean about not having the equipment for college! I'm now in uNiversity and
>> usually some colleges provide you with Braille, or large print or electronic
>> copies of files of classes. If you want you can contact me off list and free
>> to call me and I can tell you some ideas for college! I did advocate for my
>> rights and if you want I can also help you with that! Do you have an iPhone?
>> if  so, you ca use that to email your professor your assignments. And
>> regarding formulas for math, or math in General, I Frey give you formulas
>> you can put the formulas in words, at least the basic formulas. And that's
>> great that you are taking Hadley! Are you taking your course in Braile or
>> online? Just wondering! I'm willing to help you in everything I can, just
>> feel free to contact me ok? I'm totally blind. I actually became blind when
>> I  was 16 years old.  I use Braille adn audio! To study! Now I'm 23 Yers
>> old! I look forward in hearing form you soon. Thanks and God bless!
>> 
>> Helga Schreiber
>> 
>> Member of National Federation of the Blind and Florida Association of Blind
>> Students.
>> Member of the International Networkers Team (INT).
>> Independent Entrepreneur of the Company 4Life Research.
>> Phone:  (561) 706-5950
>> Email: helga.schreiber26 at gmail.com
>> Skype: helga.schreiber26
>> 4Life Website: http://helgaschreiber.my4life.com/1/default.aspx
>> INT Website: http://int4life.com/
>> 
>> "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever
>> believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Feb 3, 2016, at 4:00 PM, Angela via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hello, my name is Angela, and I'm new to this mailing list.
>>> I'm currently attending The Hadley School for the Blind, and hope to
>>> venture onto College once I Attane my High School Diploma.
>>> I'm having a bit of trouble with my Math class, because I'm no longer able
>>> to read large print, and I also wasn't tought Braille in regular school.
>>> I'm currently losing what remaining vision that I do have, and I'm not
>>> sure what to do.
>>> My states VR program said that they can't provide me the equipment that I
>>> need, because I'm not in a post secondary educational program. I was
>>> unable to get my high school diploma at my regular school.
>>> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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