[nabs-l] New here

Thu Feb 4 15:18:46 UTC 2016

I did not get your email, Josh.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 4, 2016, at 9:10 AM, josh lester via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Angela!
> Indiana is my home state!
> I sent you an E-Mail off list.
> I know that VR in Indiana isn't as great as it is how in Arkansas.
> Please ask about going to the WSB, )World Services for the Blind in
> Little Rock, AR.)
> i'm going to go back there in June for their College Prep program and
> start getting my Bachelor's at UALR in August.
> Thanks
> 
>> On 2/4/16, Angela  via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 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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