[nabs-l] Braille Transcriber

[Miso Kwak]

Vejas,
I don't know the fine details of the law or policies here but I would
suggest that you talk to disability services on your campus. Tell
him/her why you think Braille transcriber would be helpful and
necessary for taking mathematics course. Also suggest the transcriber
you have in mind.
Contact the transcriber before you have this meeting and ask how
he/she usually handles this type of situation. I had a music Braille
transcriber that I wanted to get service from and she and my
university's disability service staff handled the matter.
In my case, there was initially some disagreement on hiring this
particular person but after a few negotiating talk between me, the
center for accessible education director, and the transcriber, we were
able to figure it out.

I personally don't think you have to pay for the transcriber because
you are taking a math course offered by your university and it is your
school's responsibility to provide your classroom materials in an
accessible format that works for you.

Best,
Miso Kwak

On 11/13/16, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi All,
> I was wondering about the policy regarding Braille transcribers
> in a college setting.
> I have had most of my material given to me electronically, but
> next semester I will take math and will need Brailled tests.
> I have a Braille transcriber in mind whom I know and I feel would
> do the job well.  I understand that she will have to be paid.
> I am guessing that it is mine, as opposed to the school's,
> responsibility to pay for her?
> Would the Department of Rehab cover it?
> Thanks,
> Vejas
>
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Mi So Kwak
University of California, Los Angeles | 2017
Psychology B.A. | Education Studies Minor | Disability Studies Minor
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