[nfb-db] rules in the ASLlab

[heather albright]

Well, it is like this, I have to bring my own reader to the lab to read the 
flash cards from the teacher.  But, DARS said they won't provide a reader 
because I already have a degree from a university!  They taking their first 
test on monday but I only know the letters as I did not have a reader for 
the lab!  IT is going to fast for me because, I cant just ask someone what 
their signing!  I asked someone about the letters on this list,  and now I 
know them!  But I cant carry a conversation in ASL, like everyone else!  I 
guess you should according to the teacher in the class.  I really don't like 
that rule of not talking, I guess one has to abide by it!  IT seems so 
unfair, other blind students seem to do just fine!  But, they have help from 
DARS while I don't!  So they have readers in the lab!  Heather
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Marsha Drenth
To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List
Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 9:02 AM
Subject: Re: [nfb-db] rules in the ASLlab


Heather,
I am a bit confused. I think others have given you good solutions to the lab 
situation, althought annoying, I hope you can stick with the class. I am 
confused though. I am assuming that you know the alphabet? And that when 
your in class you are learning the signs tacutally? I mean by tactually is 
by your hands on top of their hands. Interpertors can go very fast but if 
they slow down, break down the signs so you know the movement, you can pick 
it up. I had also wanted to take a ASL at my university but chose not too, 
as I was concerned at how much I would actually learn.


Good luck!~

Marsha drenth
Sent with my IPhone

On Sep 17, 2013, at 8:13 PM, "heather albright" <kd5cbl at gmail.com> wrote:


  Hello, I was wondering about the rules in the ASL lab!  They said I cant 
talk in the lab at all, it is against the rules to speak!  So if I don't get 
something, I cant ask to be sure!  Is that not against ADA because, I won't 
have equal access to the lab! If I speak they can make me leave, they said I 
can go to another room but, it won't be the lab!   Afterall I am blind and 
if I cant ask about a sign, that seems a little unfair!  So how can a 
colledge say this to me and other blind students taking ASL?    Heather

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