[nfb-db] nfb-db Digest, Vol 57, Issue 12

[maurice mines]

 good morning, I have a question about this issue, is the problem basically localized in some parts of the country  or is it a national problem? The reason why I’m asking is because the answer to it will definitely answer the question means how best to deal with it? If it is national in scope as I think it is the very best way I think if it is a situation regarding college is for some of us to have a meaningful discussion with the national Association of blind students. And come up with a strategy and some potential solutions to offer to schools. Because I am getting ready to take a sign language class and the very same issue appears to be cropping up. On the one hand it’s great to do emerge in training because it helps one learn the material, but on the other hand blind students need to be enabled to somehow communicate with the interpreters and/or classroom means that are helping us gain the knowledge. And in cases where the professors are deaf they do not understand blindness issues. And I don’t think they know and/or care about what blind people need. So what I am of course is suggesting here is the deadline community should partner with the national student division in order to help forge a workable solution. Any thoughts on all of this?

Sincerely Maurice mines.   secretary national Federation of the blind of Washington Park County chapter. Phone 360-524-0791. School/work email address, Maurice.mines at PCC.edu.