[nabs-l] Re GRE materials, question about one of the responses (Annis, Tara)

Suman Rath sr0038 at mix.wvu.edu
Tue Feb 28 14:33:23 UTC 2017


Hi,
I used a site called Magoosh for my prep. It really worked for me at
least the verbal preparation and audio lectures.
The guys at Magoosh are also very helpful.

Good luck to all!

Regards,
Suman.

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>    1. REMINDER: Fundraising Committee call tonight at 9pm eastern
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>    2. GRE materials, question about one of the responses (Annis, Tara)
>    3. Re: Nokia N86 with Talks Needed (Sami Osborne)
>    4. Graphing Calculator (johnnie Jean duran)
>    5. Re: Graphing Calculator (Ka Li)
>    6. Re: GRE materials, question about one of the responses (Miso Kwak)
>    7. Re: Graphing Calculator (Zachary N. Griego-Dreicer)
>    8. using magnification or screen readers on mobile devices (Aaron)
>    9. What would you like to learn? (Phil)
>   10. Independence training (Brianna's Email)
>   11. RE GRE (Suman Rath)
>   12. Re: What would you like to learn? (Vejas Vasiliauskas)
>   13. Re: GRE materials, question about one of the responses
>       (Karl Martin Adam)
>   14. Re: Independence training (Zachary N. Griego-Dreicer)
>   15. Re: Independence training (Kayla Weathers)
>   16. Re: GRE materials, question about one of the responses (Laurel)
>   17. Re: What would you like to learn? (Phil)
>   18. Re: GRE materials, question about one of the responses
>       (Karl Martin Adam)
>   19. Re: GRE materials, question about one of the responses
>       (Carly Mihalakis)
>   20. National Federation of the Blind 2017 Summer Internship
>       Program (Lewis, Anil)
>   21. Re: using magnification or screen readers on mobile devices
>       (Ellana Crew)
>   22. Re: using magnification or screen readers on mobile devices
>       (Suzanne Germano)
>   23. International Students with Disabilities Needed for a
>       Research Study (Elif Emir ?ks?z)
>   24. Re: GRE materials, question about one of the responses (Miso Kwak)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 09:17:59 -0500
> From: "Kathryn Webster, NABS President" <nabs.president at gmail.com>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:27:11 +0000
> From: "Annis, Tara" <annis1 at live.marshall.edu>
> To: "nabs-l at nfbnet.org" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [nabs-l] GRE materials, question about one of the responses
> Message-ID:
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> Hello,
>
>  I'm planning on taking the GRE too, so am glad someone has posed these
> questions.  For the person who answered about  using a talking calculator
> provided by ETS: did you get it the day of the test?  I just wondered how
> easy it  was to learn to use in a short time period.  I thought about
> requesting to bring my own calc but wasn't sure if this was allowed since I
> worried about having to memorize the layout of the ubttons of the one ETS
> provides.  Also, a second question:  how did you all write down the answers
> for verbal and math?  Did you type them on the laptop as you did for the
> essays?  Also, it is correct that a blind person should take the paper test,
> correct; I  would guess the new, electronic    test would not work well with
> a screen reader, especially the math portion.
> For those who did take the paper test, how long did it take to get your
> scores back?
> Lastly, good luck  to those who are planning to take.  I agree that the
> study materials provided by ETS are good as are the Bookshare materials,
> that is, the verbal portions as someone else pointed out.  I haven't found
> any math ones on Bookshare yet.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Tara
> Tara Annis
> Phone: (304) 942-1119
> E-mail: annis1 at live.marshall.edu<mailto:annis1 at live.marshall.edu>
> Second E-mail: tannisdanielle at gmail.com<mailto:tannisdanielle at gmail.com>
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>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 10:40:31 -0400
> From: Sami Osborne <ligne14 at verizon.net>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing
> 	list<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Nokia N86 with Talks Needed
> Message-ID: <0OM100JXFFFMZFE0 at vms173013.mailsrvcs.net>
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> Hi Hamid,
>
> I know this is not really a direct answer to your question, but I
> do know that on the iPhone, there are different ways to deal with
> any texture problems.  For example, in the Accessibility
> settings, you can choose between things called Assistive Touch,
> and another one called Touch Accommodations, plus, they also have
> Switch Controls, which (I believe) allow you to simply
> underline/select text that you want by simply moving your finger
> around the phone, although you guys can correct me if I'm wrong.
> I would really recommend an iPhone because you can do so much
> more with it than just calling and texting - you can play games,
> complete assignments, listen to music, get GPS directions, plus
> it always keeps track of your location so it enables you to check
> different things such as the weather and any emergency alerts in
> your area.  Also, that being said and what I just described
> above, in my opinion, Apple really makes sure to accommodate
> people with all kinds of problems through accessibility, which I
> guess is one of the main reasons why it's so popular.
>
> I hope that helps.
>
> Good luck with choosing your phone!
>
> Sami
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
> From: Hamid Hamraz via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Sun, 26 Feb 2017 21:39:08 -0500
> Subject: [nabs-l] Nokia N86 with Talks Needed
>
> Hello Folks,
>
>
>
> In addition to my vision loss, I have dexterity issues so as I
> couldn't use
> Android/Apple touch phones despite trying both for a couple of
> weeks.  So, I
> can only use a phone with a keypad and hopefully a strong screen
> reader like
> Nokia N86 or similar with Talks.  My old N86 is broken and I am
> looking for
> a replacement.  I actually purchased a brand new one from eBay,
> but I found
> out that Symbian certificate files can no longer be created after
> 2014 or
> so.  This means that there is no way to install Talks on the new
> phone.  On
> the other hand, I know that many blind folks used to use Nokia
> Symbian
> phones with Talks until a couple of years ago, which has now been
> replaced
> with Apple or Android phones.  If anybody have an old Nokia phone
> with Talks
> and no longer is using it, I will be willing to buy it and
> greatly
> appreciate if they can email me off-list at hhamraz at gmail.com.
>
>
>
> Also, I think it's a lost cause, but any suggestion on how to get
> the
> Symbian certificate files for a new phone is welcome.
>
>
>
> Thank you.
>
>
>
> Hamid
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 09:31:10 -0700
> From: johnnie Jean duran <johnniejduran at gmail.com>
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [nabs-l] Graphing Calculator
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> Good morning!
> In algebra, we are currently working on solving cubic and quadratic
> equations. I was wondering if anyone knew of an accessible online
> graphing calculator?
> Thanks,
> JJ
>
> --
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> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 11:46:10 -0500
> From: Ka Li <ka.yat.li at gmail.com>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> 	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Graphing Calculator
> Message-ID: <efa927db-844a-05ca-5f4c-778a57d35169 at gmail.com>
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> Hi:
>
> You can try Desmos Graphing calculator.
>
> https://www.desmos.com/accessibility
>
> When you wish to use the calculator, there's a link at the top of the
> page that will take you to the calculator.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
>
>
> On 2/27/2017 11:31 AM, johnnie Jean duran via NABS-L wrote:
>> Good morning!
>> In algebra, we are currently working on solving cubic and quadratic
>> equations. I was wondering if anyone knew of an accessible online
>> graphing calculator?
>> Thanks,
>> JJ
>>
>
> --
> Ka Li
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 09:10:23 -0800
> From: Miso Kwak <misokwak12 at gmail.com>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> 	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] GRE materials, question about one of the
> 	responses
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>
> Hi Tara, yes I used the calculator that ETS provided. I touched the
> calculator for the first time on the day of the test. I considered
> asking to bring my own calculator but I knew that one I had had too
> much function than what they required. ETS actually recommended to
> bring my own as a back up but I simply didn't have a calculator that
> met ETS regulation in my hand.
> The calculator was not a good experience personally because 1 I was
> not used to the layout of the keys 2 there was no button that allowed
> me to erase just one number. I had to clear all every time I pushed
> one key incorrectly. My proctor also was not familiar with the
> calculator.
> Bottom line is, if you can you should find a calculator of your own
> that meets ETS regulation. I also wonder if you can ask them to send
> you a calculator in advance so you can practice.
>
> That being said, I was able to bring my personal laptop because the
> testing center could not provide a computer with a screen reader for
> my essay portion.
> You are also required to bring an empty flash drive so the proctor can
> transfer your essay and print it out.
>
> To address your question on recording my answers, I had my slate and
> stylus to take notes and write my answers. After each section, I told
> the proctor what my answers were and the proctor recorded on the
> scantron.
>
> Lastly, I took the paper form. I believe there is an accessible
> version of the electronic test but I do not have any experience. I
> prefer to take the test in Braille for all of my sections so paper
> test was the way to go. They said something like 6-8 weeks for my
> score but I think my score came out in less than 2 weeks. I took the
> test on Dec 11 and got the score some time before or shortly after
> Christmas.
>
> Best,
> Miso
>
> On 2/27/17, Annis, Tara via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>>  I'm planning on taking the GRE too, so am glad someone has posed these
>> questions.  For the person who answered about  using a talking calculator
>> provided by ETS: did you get it the day of the test?  I just wondered how
>> easy it  was to learn to use in a short time period.  I thought about
>> requesting to bring my own calc but wasn't sure if this was allowed since
>> I
>> worried about having to memorize the layout of the ubttons of the one ETS
>> provides.  Also, a second question:  how did you all write down the
>> answers
>> for verbal and math?  Did you type them on the laptop as you did for the
>> essays?  Also, it is correct that a blind person should take the paper
>> test,
>> correct; I  would guess the new, electronic    test would not work well
>> with
>> a screen reader, especially the math portion.
>> For those who did take the paper test, how long did it take to get your
>> scores back?
>> Lastly, good luck  to those who are planning to take.  I agree that the
>> study materials provided by ETS are good as are the Bookshare materials,
>> that is, the verbal portions as someone else pointed out.  I haven't
>> found
>> any math ones on Bookshare yet.
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Tara
>> Tara Annis
>> Phone: (304) 942-1119
>> E-mail: annis1 at live.marshall.edu<mailto:annis1 at live.marshall.edu>
>> Second E-mail: tannisdanielle at gmail.com<mailto:tannisdanielle at gmail.com>
>>
>>
>>
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>
>
> --
> Mi So Kwak
> University of California, Los Angeles | 2017
> Psychology B.A. | Education Studies Minor | Disability Studies Minor
> (909) 660-1897
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 11:22:15 -0600
> From: "Zachary N. Griego-Dreicer" <zdreicer at gmail.com>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> 	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Graphing Calculator
> Message-ID: <8C5B6A15-3399-4585-86A3-B5374F9B7724 at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Hi,
>    When I had to do those types of equations, I used Audio Graphing
> Calculator and MathTrax, and the school district paid for a license of AGC.
> You might look into getting Denver to investigate this purchase. Call or
> email back with further questions and good luck!
> Sent from my Macbook Pro 13
>
>> On Feb 27, 2017, at 10:46, Ka Li via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi:
>>
>> You can try Desmos Graphing calculator.
>>
>> https://www.desmos.com/accessibility
>>
>> When you wish to use the calculator, there's a link at the top of the page
>> that will take you to the calculator.
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>>
>>
>> On 2/27/2017 11:31 AM, johnnie Jean duran via NABS-L wrote:
>>> Good morning!
>>> In algebra, we are currently working on solving cubic and quadratic
>>> equations. I was wondering if anyone knew of an accessible online
>>> graphing calculator?
>>> Thanks,
>>> JJ
>>>
>>
>> --
>> Ka Li
>>
>>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 12:22:54 -0500
> From: "Aaron" <blindgeek1989 at gmail.com>
> To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'"
> 	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [nabs-l] using magnification or screen readers on mobile
> 	devices
> Message-ID: <00aa01d2911e$21b21110$65163330$@gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="us-ascii"
>
> Hey guys,
>
> I was wondering for those of you who have a little vision, do you use a
> screen reader or the built in magnification tool? Do you use a combination
> of both? I'm struggling of which to use and would like some opinions.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Aaron Linson
>
> CEO Blind Faith Project <http://www.facebook.com/blindfaithproject>
>
> CEO Linson Productions
>
>
>
> Aaron Linson
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:16:31 -0500
> From: Phil <philso1003 at gmail.com>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> 	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [nabs-l] What would you like to learn?
> Message-ID:
> 	<CAO2euMeuntqjE6taNFPtpx3bhuOri6E-bSUpwK+9GMzcL6eb7Q at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> Hi all,
>
> I was wondering, is there anything you'd like to learn that is not
> being offered by blind agencies?
> >From specific tech and software skills to living skills to even dating
> skills.
> If one were to organize a webinar series, what would you like to learn?
> Thanks.
>
> Best,
> Phil
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:17:17 -0500
> From: Brianna's Email <brinikki3 at gmail.com>
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [nabs-l] Independence training
> Message-ID: <24AD8846-EF5D-49C1-B8AA-80C3610BFDFA at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset=us-ascii
>
> Hello everyone, my name is Brianna McDowell. I'm from Georgia, and I am
> about to graduate this May with my associates degree. My next goal was to
> continue on to get my bachelors degree, but I was considering independence
> training. My question is what are the pros and cons of attending a state
> rehab facility versus a Nfb training centerr?
> I'm visiting my state rehab facility next Tuesday but honestly I don't think
> the state facility is in my best interest. I've heard great things about Lcb
> and Ccb, but what is your oppinion?
> Brianna
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:22:04 -0500
> From: Suman Rath <sr0038 at mix.wvu.edu>
> To: carolinarose422 at gmail.com
> Cc: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [nabs-l] RE GRE
> Message-ID:
> 	<CA+STaWmAXkBWpFB0Ls20cnXefpB9vWPRS17DBj5OL8GR05Q1_w at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> Hi Kiana,
>
> Wonderful to know that you have decided to take the GRE! I took it
> last year prior to entering grad school. I have worked with all the
> GRE materials by ETS. I also have worked with a few companies outside
> towards getting a good score.
> I am in a doctoral program that required very good scores to enter.
> If I can be of any help, or provide you with tips I would be glad to.
> Grad school is an extremely important step towards your career and I
> wish you luck as you start this journey.
> Do write to me off list if you would like to talk.
>
> My Email ID:
> sr0038 at mix.wvu.edu
>
>
> My telehone is included after the signature.
>
> Warm Regards,
> Suan Rath.
>
> Tel: 304-376-6580
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 10:28:58 -0800
> From: Vejas Vasiliauskas <alpineimagination at gmail.com>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> 	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] What would you like to learn?
> Message-ID: <F5499D11-7012-4126-92AD-C44282F75535 at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset=us-ascii
>
> Hi Phil,
> I went to LCB and the 2 aspects of it that I  think people would improve
> upon learning there are:
> Social skills. Some people come with them and some without them and I feel
> that mine improved more because of my interactions with my friends and their
> encouragement as opposed to any of the instructors.
> Cleaning. We were expceted to clean well, but I feel they could have done a
> better job of more individual instruction. There were times when we'd be
> told that these who needed more work would come back to the apartments for
> individual instruction, but this fell through. It was a case of people
> coming in groups or noone coming at all.
> Vejas
>
>> On Feb 27, 2017, at 10:16, Phil via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I was wondering, is there anything you'd like to learn that is not
>> being offered by blind agencies?
>> From specific tech and software skills to living skills to even dating
>> skills.
>> If one were to organize a webinar series, what would you like to learn?
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Best,
>> Phil
>>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:11:25 -0500
> From: Karl Martin Adam <kmaent1 at gmail.com>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing
> 	list<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] GRE materials, question about one of the
> 	responses
> Message-ID: <58b479e9.9b17370a.3fe5.3fd2 at mx.google.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> ETS will send you a calculator ahead of time to practice with.  I
> took the electronic test.  The screen reader is part of the test
> itself not separate.  They will also provide you with a demo of
> the test software including screen reader and a couple practice
> tests so you can familiarize yourself with how it works.
>
> HTH,
> Karl
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Annis, Tara via NABS-L" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> To: "nabs-l at nfbnet.org" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:27:11 +0000
> Subject: [nabs-l] GRE materials, question about one of the
> responses
>
> Hello,
>
>  I'm planning on taking the GRE too, so am glad someone has posed
> these questions.  For the person who answered about  using a
> talking calculator provided by ETS: did you get it the day of the
> test?  I just wondered how easy it  was to learn to use in a
> short time period.  I thought about requesting to bring my own
> calc but wasn't sure if this was allowed since I worried about
> having to memorize the layout of the ubttons of the one ETS
> provides.  Also, a second question:  how did you all write down
> the answers for verbal and math?  Did you type them on the laptop
> as you did for the essays?  Also, it is correct that a blind
> person should take the paper test, correct; I  would guess the
> new, electronic    test would not work well with a screen reader,
> especially the math portion.
> For those who did take the paper test, how long did it take to
> get your scores back?
> Lastly, good luck  to those who are planning to take.  I agree
> that the study materials provided by ETS are good as are the
> Bookshare materials, that is, the verbal portions as someone else
> pointed out.  I haven't found any math ones on Bookshare yet.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Tara
> Tara Annis
> Phone: (304) 942-1119
> E-mail: annis1 at live.marshall.edu<mailto:annis1 at live.marshall.edu
> Second E-mail:
> tannisdanielle at gmail.com<mailto:tannisdanielle at gmail.com
>
>
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> Message: 14
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:20:10 -0600
> From: "Zachary N. Griego-Dreicer" <zdreicer at gmail.com>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> 	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Brianna's Email <brinikki3 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Independence training
> Message-ID: <8674533F-1B83-4779-A168-987FB8EAF569 at gmail.com>
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> Although state training centers keep you close to home, LCB, CCB and Blind,
> INC are the only 3 training centers that teach the philosophy of the NFB.
> You live with a roommate and practice home and personal management both in
> and out of the classroom and the home setting, learn Braille and Technology,
> and cane travel too, all from experienced blind teachers. Also you
> participate in outdoor recreational and other experiences.
> Sent from my Macbook Pro 13
>
>> On Feb 27, 2017, at 12:17, Brianna's Email via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hello everyone, my name is Brianna McDowell. I'm from Georgia, and I am
>> about to graduate this May with my associates degree. My next goal was to
>> continue on to get my bachelors degree, but I was considering independence
>> training. My question is what are the pros and cons of attending a state
>> rehab facility versus a Nfb training centerr?
>> I'm visiting my state rehab facility next Tuesday but honestly I don't
>> think the state facility is in my best interest. I've heard great things
>> about Lcb and Ccb, but what is your oppinion?
>> Brianna
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 15
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:20:26 -0500
> From: Kayla Weathers <kaylaweathers51590 at gmail.com>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> 	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Independence training
> Message-ID:
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> Hi Brianna, congratulations on your impending graduation! I?m from
> Georgia as well and took time after my first semester of college to
> attend Blindness Learning in New Dimensions (BLIND, INC.) the NFB
> training center in Minneapolis, MN. I recently graduated from college
> with my B.A. in English Literature and am in the process of applying
> to graduate school. As far as the differences between state rehab
> facilities versus NFB training centers are concerned, typically state
> facilities do not have very high expectations for their students. At
> NFB Centers students are taught by competent blind instructors who
> have high expectations for them. During my training at BLIND, INC. I
> learned to make many dishes from scratch, travel all around the city,
> increase my Braille reading speed, use power tools, and many other
> tasks that helped me to gain so many skills and so much confidence in
> myself. If you have any other questions or just want to talk about
> training, feel free to contact me off list. Best of luck with your
> endeavors!
> Kayla
>
>
> On 2/27/17, Brianna's Email via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hello everyone, my name is Brianna McDowell. I'm from Georgia, and I am
>> about to graduate this May with my associates degree. My next goal was to
>> continue on to get my bachelors degree, but I was considering
>> independence
>> training. My question is what are the pros and cons of attending a state
>> rehab facility versus a Nfb training centerr?
>> I'm visiting my state rehab facility next Tuesday but honestly I don't
>> think
>> the state facility is in my best interest. I've heard great things about
>> Lcb
>> and Ccb, but what is your oppinion?
>> Brianna
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>
>
> --
> Kayla Weathers.
> B.A. English Literature
> Dalton State College
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 16
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:25:43 -0600
> From: Laurel <laurel.stockard at gmail.com>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> 	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] GRE materials, question about one of the
> 	responses
> Message-ID:
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>
> Can someone help me with the requesting accommodations process? I have
> tried to figure this out on my own, but the GRE accommodations process
> seems very confusing and unclear to me. I don't know what the best way
> is to go about getting what I need. I know I can't be the only one who
> found this very confusing.
> Thanks
> Laurel
>
> On 2/27/17, Karl Martin Adam via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> ETS will send you a calculator ahead of time to practice with.  I
>> took the electronic test.  The screen reader is part of the test
>> itself not separate.  They will also provide you with a demo of
>> the test software including screen reader and a couple practice
>> tests so you can familiarize yourself with how it works.
>>
>> HTH,
>> Karl
>>
>>  ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Annis, Tara via NABS-L" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> To: "nabs-l at nfbnet.org" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Date sent: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:27:11 +0000
>> Subject: [nabs-l] GRE materials, question about one of the
>> responses
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>>  I'm planning on taking the GRE too, so am glad someone has posed
>> these questions.  For the person who answered about  using a
>> talking calculator provided by ETS: did you get it the day of the
>> test?  I just wondered how easy it  was to learn to use in a
>> short time period.  I thought about requesting to bring my own
>> calc but wasn't sure if this was allowed since I worried about
>> having to memorize the layout of the ubttons of the one ETS
>> provides.  Also, a second question:  how did you all write down
>> the answers for verbal and math?  Did you type them on the laptop
>> as you did for the essays?  Also, it is correct that a blind
>> person should take the paper test, correct; I  would guess the
>> new, electronic    test would not work well with a screen reader,
>> especially the math portion.
>> For those who did take the paper test, how long did it take to
>> get your scores back?
>> Lastly, good luck  to those who are planning to take.  I agree
>> that the study materials provided by ETS are good as are the
>> Bookshare materials, that is, the verbal portions as someone else
>> pointed out.  I haven't found any math ones on Bookshare yet.
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Tara
>> Tara Annis
>> Phone: (304) 942-1119
>> E-mail: annis1 at live.marshall.edu<mailto:annis1 at live.marshall.edu
>> Second E-mail:
>> tannisdanielle at gmail.com<mailto:tannisdanielle at gmail.com
>>
>>
>>
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 17
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:40:06 -0500
> From: Phil <philso1003 at gmail.com>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> 	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] What would you like to learn?
> Message-ID:
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>
> Thanks Vehas. Got it. Social skillsand cleaning.
> Please keep yoursuggestions coming everyone.
> Last year I organized a workshop series and some seminars included:
> how blind and visually impaired artists can promote themselves, web
> building and blogging without looking, blind parents choosing the
> right diapers and bottles, entrepreneurship how to turn passion into
> products, etc.
> Thanks.
> Phil
>
>
> On 2/27/17, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Phil,
>> I went to LCB and the 2 aspects of it that I  think people would improve
>> upon learning there are:
>> Social skills. Some people come with them and some without them and I
>> feel
>> that mine improved more because of my interactions with my friends and
>> their
>> encouragement as opposed to any of the instructors.
>> Cleaning. We were expceted to clean well, but I feel they could have done
>> a
>> better job of more individual instruction. There were times when we'd be
>> told that these who needed more work would come back to the apartments
>> for
>> individual instruction, but this fell through. It was a case of people
>> coming in groups or noone coming at all.
>> Vejas
>>
>>> On Feb 27, 2017, at 10:16, Phil via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I was wondering, is there anything you'd like to learn that is not
>>> being offered by blind agencies?
>>> From specific tech and software skills to living skills to even dating
>>> skills.
>>> If one were to organize a webinar series, what would you like to learn?
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Phil
>>>
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 18
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:53:23 -0500
> From: Karl Martin Adam <kmaent1 at gmail.com>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing
> 	list<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] GRE materials, question about one of the
> 	responses
> Message-ID: <58b483bf.e52cc80a.f5d26.e051 at mx.google.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Try calling ETS disability support.  I found them very helpful.
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
> From: Laurel via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:25:43 -0600
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] GRE materials, question about one of the
> responses
>
> Can someone help me with the requesting accommodations process? I
> have
> tried to figure this out on my own, but the GRE accommodations
> process
> seems very confusing and unclear to me. I don't know what the
> best way
> is to go about getting what I need. I know I can't be the only
> one who
> found this very confusing.
> Thanks
> Laurel
>
> On 2/27/17, Karl Martin Adam via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>  ETS will send you a calculator ahead of time to practice with.
> I
>  took the electronic test.  The screen reader is part of the test
>  itself not separate.  They will also provide you with a demo of
>  the test software including screen reader and a couple practice
>  tests so you can familiarize yourself with how it works.
>
>  HTH,
>  Karl
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>  From: "Annis, Tara via NABS-L" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>  To: "nabs-l at nfbnet.org" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>  Date sent: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:27:11 +0000
>  Subject: [nabs-l] GRE materials, question about one of the
>  responses
>
>  Hello,
>
>   I'm planning on taking the GRE too, so am glad someone has
> posed
>  these questions.  For the person who answered about  using a
>  talking calculator provided by ETS: did you get it the day of
> the
>  test?  I just wondered how easy it  was to learn to use in a
>  short time period.  I thought about requesting to bring my own
>  calc but wasn't sure if this was allowed since I worried about
>  having to memorize the layout of the ubttons of the one ETS
>  provides.  Also, a second question:  how did you all write down
>  the answers for verbal and math?  Did you type them on the
> laptop
>  as you did for the essays?  Also, it is correct that a blind
>  person should take the paper test, correct; I  would guess the
>  new, electronic    test would not work well with a screen
> reader,
>  especially the math portion.
>  For those who did take the paper test, how long did it take to
>  get your scores back?
>  Lastly, good luck  to those who are planning to take.  I agree
>  that the study materials provided by ETS are good as are the
>  Bookshare materials, that is, the verbal portions as someone
> else
>  pointed out.  I haven't found any math ones on Bookshare yet.
>
>
>  Thanks,
>  Tara
>  Tara Annis
>  Phone: (304) 942-1119
>  E-mail: annis1 at live.marshall.edu<mailto:annis1 at live.marshall.edu
>  Second E-mail:
>  tannisdanielle at gmail.com<mailto:tannisdanielle at gmail.com
>
>
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 19
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 12:13:44 -0800
> From: Carly Mihalakis <carlymih at comcast.net>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> 	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] GRE materials, question about one of the
> 	responses
> Message-ID: <mailman.33.1488283202.1944.nabs-l_nfbnet.org at nfbnet.org>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
>
> Afternoon, Tara,
>
>          It's Carly Mihalakis, we knew each other at the CCB some
> years ago. We recently spoke, though, at the convention--somebody had
> a phone and they called. was it Sunny? Anyway, how the hell are ya,
> Tara? I live in Berkeley, California.
> It might be fun to wrap a little. Don't ya think?
> Car
>   from the CCBAt 06:27 AM 2/27/2017, you wrote:
>>Hello,
>>
>>  I'm planning on taking the GRE too, so am glad someone has posed
>> these questions.  For the person who answered about  using a
>> talking calculator provided by ETS: did you get it the day of the
>> test?  I just wondered how easy it  was to learn to use in a short
>> time period.  I thought about requesting to bring my own calc but
>> wasn't sure if this was allowed since I worried about having to
>> memorize the layout of the ubttons of the one ETS provides.  Also,
>> a second question:  how did you all write down the answers for
>> verbal and math?  Did you type them on the laptop as you did for
>> the essays?  Also, it is correct that a blind person should take
>> the paper test, correct; I  would guess the new, electronic    test
>> would not work well with a screen reader, especially the math portion.
>>For those who did take the paper test, how long did it take to get
>>your scores back?
>>Lastly, good luck  to those who are planning to take.  I agree that
>>the study materials provided by ETS are good as are the Bookshare
>>materials, that is, the verbal portions as someone else pointed
>>out.  I haven't found any math ones on Bookshare yet.
>>
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Tara
>>Tara Annis
>>Phone: (304) 942-1119
>>E-mail: annis1 at live.marshall.edu<mailto:annis1 at live.marshall.edu>
>>Second E-mail: tannisdanielle at gmail.com<mailto:tannisdanielle at gmail.com>
>>
>>
>>
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 20
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 22:45:03 +0000
> From: "Lewis, Anil" <ALewis at nfb.org>
> To: "NABS List (nabs-l at nfbnet.org)" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [nabs-l] National Federation of the Blind 2017 Summer
> 	Internship Program
> Message-ID:
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>
> National Federation of the Blind 2017 Summer Internship Program
> (https://nfb.org/blog/vonb-blog/national-federation-blind-2017-summer-internship-program)
>
> The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. Since 1940, the members of the National
> Federation of the Blind have come together in state affiliates and local
> chapters to share the real life experiences, practical techniques, and
> innovative strategies we use to transform our dreams into reality. In 2004,
> we established the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute as
> the first research and training facility developed and directed by blind
> people. Fueled by the dreams of the blind of America, the Jernigan Institute
> is now a leader in creating innovative education programs, accessible
> technologies, pioneering research projects, and collaborative partnerships
> that empower the blind to live the lives we want.
> As we continue to raise expectations of and for the blind, we realize that
> we must actively work to empower the next generation of dynamic leaders and
> innovative thinkers that will dream, develop, and implement the next
> ground-breaking project or program that changes the lives of all blind
> people. To that end, we must share our acquired knowledge and life
> experience with young motivated blind students as they travel their
> individual paths toward full participation. We seek to accomplish this goal
> through our National Federation of the Blind Summer Internship Program, a
> unique learning experience that can only be directed by the National
> Federation of the Blind.
> Our National Federation of the Blind 2017 Summer Internship Program will
> provide an opportunity for individuals to contribute to the programs of the
> Federation, while gaining valuable experience at the center of innovation in
> the blindness field. Our 2017 summer interns will be hosted at the NFB
> headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland. NFB internships will begin on May 29
> and end on August 4, 2017 (ten weeks). NFB summer interns will be provided a
> stipend and may take advantage of the sleeping accommodations at the NFB
> Jernigan Institute if necessary. One of the requirements of the internship
> is participation in program activities at the annual convention of the
> National Federation of the Blind to be held in Orlando, Florida, from July
> 10-July 15, 2017.
> Our 2017 summer interns will have the opportunity to actively participate in
> a variety of project and program areas including:
> ?         Access technology
> ?         Civil rights and public policy
> ?         Data management and information technology
> ?         Education programs
> ?         Governmental affairs
> ?         Jacobus tenBroek Library
> ?         Membership building
> ?         NFB NEWSLINE? for the Blind
> ?         Outreach and fundraising
> ?         Public relations and social media
> The National Federation of the Blind Summer Internship Program is like no
> other. It is filled with unique opportunities for personal and professional
> growth. The following are some comments from our 2016 summer interns:
> Julie: "My experience as an NFB summer intern proved to be more than just a
> summer job. The various work assignments enhanced my administrative and
> interpersonal skills. More importantly, the mentoring and support of the
> leaders of the Federation continue to help me set a path for my future. I
> continue to grow as a student at the Colorado Center for the Blind, and I
> look forward to living the life I want."
> Michael: "The NFB Summer Internship [Program] was truly a transformative
> invaluable experience. Having the opportunity to be mentored by a variety of
> leaders throughout the Federation while working on individual and group
> projects that impacted the members of the NFB, was a wonderful experience;
> as a recent college graduate, I decided to continue my personal and
> professional journey as a student at the Louisiana Center for the Blind."
> Jerad: "Learning from our national leaders, developing better communication
> strategies, and working effectively with a team to accomplish a task are
> only a few of the benefits I received as an NFB summer intern. The
> experience was life-changing and helped me acquire personal and professional
> skills that I will use in my future employment and in my role as a newly
> elected NFB affiliate president."
> If you are interested in applying to be a 2017 summer intern for the
> National Federation of the Blind, please prepare the following materials and
> submit them via email in an accessible electronic format to
> alewis at nfb.org<mailto:alewis at nfb.org> no later than March 10, 2017:
> ?         A cover letter expressing why you are uniquely qualified for an
> NFB internship, listing the program area(s) in which you are most interested
> in gaining experience, and describing the projects that drive your passion
> in those program area(s). Be sure to include a description of any previous
> involvement you have had with the Federation. Please feel free to include
> any innovative new projects that you might want to help initiate during your
> internship. Also note any scheduling conflicts that would prevent you from
> being available from May 29 through August 4.
> ?         A r?sum? including current contact information.
> ?         At least two recommendation letters.
> We anticipate selecting members of our 2017 internship cohort by April 14,
> 2017. Questions regarding NFB internships can be directed to Anil Lewis at
> 410-659-9314, extension 2374, or alewis at nfb.org<mailto:alewis at nfb.org>.
> Sincerely,
> Anil Lewis, Executive Director
> National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute
> 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
> Baltimore, Maryland 21230
>
>
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> Message: 21
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 18:57:30 -0500
> From: Ellana Crew <eemcrew at gmail.com>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> 	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] using magnification or screen readers on mobile
> 	devices
> Message-ID: <538461AE-294C-412B-9CE6-53467C361EB5 at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset=us-ascii
>
> Hi Aaron,
>
> I have a fairly moderate amount of residual vision, and I personally have
> chosen to use the built-in screen reader on my mobile devices. I used to use
> handheld magnifiers and large font settings before I learned about screen
> reader software, and when I first learned about them, I was like many with
> residual vision in my stubbornness against using nonvisual techniques and
> insisting on using my eyes. After my first exposure to independence
> training, however, where I was forced to sit down and really learn how the
> software worked and unlearn my bias assumption that it would be cumbersome
> and complicated, I was completely hooked and have never gone back since. I
> personally found using a screen reader to be incredibly freeing and much
> less strenuous, and as I really learned how to use it efficiently, it also
> proved to be immensely quicker for me than magnification. It took a little
> time to learn, but the more I used it in the better I got at it, the more
> and more quick I got at it and the more natural it felt, and now I don't
> even have to think about it. I still use a little handheld magnifying glass
> on occasion to get a good look at a picture or to use an occasional app that
> isn't accessible, but the vast majority of the time, using a screen reader
> is much more comfortable and officiant for me. I'm not sure if you have
> already learned to use the screen reading software on your mobile devices,
> but I hope this is helpful in some way.
>
> Best,
>
> Ellana Crew, Vice President
> Maryland Association of Blind Students
> Website: nfbmd.org/students
> Facebook: facebook.com/mdabs.federation
> Twitter: @MDABS_NFB
>
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you back.
>
>> On Feb 27, 2017, at 12:22 PM, Aaron via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hey guys,
>>
>> I was wondering for those of you who have a little vision, do you use a
>> screen reader or the built in magnification tool? Do you use a
>> combination
>> of both? I'm struggling of which to use and would like some opinions.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Aaron Linson
>>
>> CEO Blind Faith Project <http://www.facebook.com/blindfaithproject>
>>
>> CEO Linson Productions
>>
>>
>>
>> Aaron Linson
>>
>>
>>
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> Message: 22
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:44:37 -0600
> From: Suzanne Germano <sgermano at asu.edu>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> 	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] using magnification or screen readers on mobile
> 	devices
> Message-ID:
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>
> I use screen magnification. I use ZoomText if i am using Windows. I don't
> like Windows magnifier. When on my mac book I use mac zoom.
>
> On Monday, February 27, 2017, Aaron via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Hey guys,
>>
>> I was wondering for those of you who have a little vision, do you use a
>> screen reader or the built in magnification tool? Do you use a
>> combination
>> of both? I'm struggling of which to use and would like some opinions.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Aaron Linson
>>
>> CEO Blind Faith Project <http://www.facebook.com/blindfaithproject>
>>
>> CEO Linson Productions
>>
>>
>>
>> Aaron Linson
>>
>>
>>
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>
> Message: 23
> Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2017 01:52:14 -0500
> From: Elif Emir ?ks?z <filerime at gmail.com>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> 	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [nabs-l] International Students with Disabilities Needed for
> 	a Research Study
> Message-ID:
> 	<CAMtP_9ffLsNrGfzUNUJsuEe-vgyHS+tNnQzeYKd5myO-kNHHqg at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> Greetings,
> We are conducting a research study about what it means to be an
> International Student with a Disability at the Postsecondary Level
> (Undergraduate or Graduate) Education in the USA.
> The study is open to international students with disabilities who are
> ?	18 years and older,
> ?	Hold a J or F visa. If you had obtained Green Card or permanent
> residency, this cannot be more than two years prior.
> ?	Meet the criteria above and graduated within the last year.
> ?	Reside in the United States while participating in the study.
> The purpose of this study is to examine
> ?	What it means to be a postsecondary level international student with
> a disability in the United States.
> ?	The effect of this experience on psychological well-being.
> ?	The role of university offices and services on promoting student
> well-being and academic achievement for this population.
> You will be asked to take a brief survey to provide demographic
> information. This may take up to 5 minutes. Then eligible participants
> will be interviewed about their experiences as an international
> student with a disability. The interview will take 60 to 90 minutes.
> It will be conducted over the phone or online. Interviews will be
> recorded for transcription. Couple of weeks after the interview,
> participants will be asked to review the transcription and the
> interpretation of the interview, and have a conversation over the
> phone in order to discuss the accuracy of the transcription and
> interpretation. Additional questions may be asked for clarification
> purposes. This conversation will also be recorded. This may take 30 to
> 45 minutes.
>
> Any information provided by you will be kept confidential. Results
> will be reported as a group. Any identifiers will be removed or
> modified. Participating in this study is voluntary. You may also
> decide not to continue at any phase of the study.
> You will not be paid (or given anything) to take part in this study,
> and participating in this research will not provide you any direct
> benefits. However, you would help to have information about this
> phenomenon. Some questions may make you feel uncomfortable, but you
> may skip them.
> This research will be conducted by Elif Emir Oksuz, who is a doctoral
> student at the University of Cincinnati. She is being supervised by
> Michael Brubaker, Ph.D.
> This study is approved by University of Cincinnati Institutional Review
> Board.
> For additional information, please contact Elif Emir Oksuz at 513-
> 617-0479 or email Elif at: emiref at mail.uc.edu.
> School of Human Services Counseling Program
> If you are eligible and willing to participate please click the link below.
> https://cincinnati.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_elDVdPmT2cG6vpb
>
> Please also feel free to share with others who may be eligible. Thanks
> in advance.
> Elif
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 24
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 23:27:33 -0800
> From: Miso Kwak <misokwak12 at gmail.com>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> 	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] GRE materials, question about one of the
> 	responses
> Message-ID:
> 	<CAMe9x_FoMdSx16aNb5voW9nQHrQ44AYfvL-bPEzV4+CnASu=uw at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> Laurel and all, I remember feeling overwhelmed about the paperwork for
> requesting the accommodations too.
> Like Carl said, however, you could contact the ETS disability service.
> My personal experience with the office has been mixed but I choose to
> believe that they want to help students to the best of their
> abilities.
> I do not have the link or file in front of me but if you look around
> the web site you should be able to find document that needs to be
> filled out. I got help from my university's Center for Accessible
> Education in filling out the paperwork.
>
> Best,
> Miso
>
> On 2/27/17, Carly Mihalakis via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Afternoon, Tara,
>>
>>          It's Carly Mihalakis, we knew each other at the CCB some
>> years ago. We recently spoke, though, at the convention--somebody had
>> a phone and they called. was it Sunny? Anyway, how the hell are ya,
>> Tara? I live in Berkeley, California.
>> It might be fun to wrap a little. Don't ya think?
>> Car
>>   from the CCBAt 06:27 AM 2/27/2017, you wrote:
>>>Hello,
>>>
>>>  I'm planning on taking the GRE too, so am glad someone has posed
>>> these questions.  For the person who answered about  using a
>>> talking calculator provided by ETS: did you get it the day of the
>>> test?  I just wondered how easy it  was to learn to use in a short
>>> time period.  I thought about requesting to bring my own calc but
>>> wasn't sure if this was allowed since I worried about having to
>>> memorize the layout of the ubttons of the one ETS provides.  Also,
>>> a second question:  how did you all write down the answers for
>>> verbal and math?  Did you type them on the laptop as you did for
>>> the essays?  Also, it is correct that a blind person should take
>>> the paper test, correct; I  would guess the new, electronic    test
>>> would not work well with a screen reader, especially the math portion.
>>>For those who did take the paper test, how long did it take to get
>>>your scores back?
>>>Lastly, good luck  to those who are planning to take.  I agree that
>>>the study materials provided by ETS are good as are the Bookshare
>>>materials, that is, the verbal portions as someone else pointed
>>>out.  I haven't found any math ones on Bookshare yet.
>>>
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>Tara
>>>Tara Annis
>>>Phone: (304) 942-1119
>>>E-mail: annis1 at live.marshall.edu<mailto:annis1 at live.marshall.edu>
>>>Second E-mail: tannisdanielle at gmail.com<mailto:tannisdanielle at gmail.com>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>
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> University of California, Los Angeles | 2017
> Psychology B.A. | Education Studies Minor | Disability Studies Minor
> (909) 660-1897
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