[Nfb-or] Nabs needs your letters

[Jonathan Franks]

Are you a current student or recent graduate of a college or
 university who has been forced to struggle in your classroom because
 of inaccessible instructional materials? If so, the legislative
 committee of the National Association of Blind Students, a proud
 division of the National Federation of the Blind, needs your help. We
 are currently seeking testimony that we can share with your member of
 Congress concerning problems blind students are encountering while
 attempting to utilize inaccessible learning media. Examples might
 include: inaccessible e-readers and tablets, difficult to read
 electronic media such as improperly tagged or inaccessible PDF files,
 and course management software that cannot be accessed by students
 using screen readers. We also need to know if your school's
 registration process allows you to sign up for classes independently,
 and whether or not you can read course descriptions and access
 collaboration software used on your campus.




 I am the person designated to gather stories from students in Oregon.
 So, I encourage you to take a few minutes to write a short narrative,
 and submit it to me at jfranks at nfbtx.org. Please include your physical
 address so we can submit your comments to your representative in
 Congress. If you need help drafting your comments, please feel free to
 contact me for assistance. I also encourage people who are not
 students, but who wish to support our effort to make post-secondary
 education more accessible for blind students, to write letters that
 state your position on this important issue. You may also submit your
 letters to me at the email address listed here. Thanks for your help,
 and let's work together to make full access to the university
 classroom a reality for all blind students.

 I have attached a sample letter written by NABS President Sean Whalen
 to help guide your letters. However, I do encourage you to write these
 letters in your own words to best reflect your own personal stories
 and struggles.

 I look forward to receiving your submissions

 Jonathan Franks
 Board Member
 National Federation of the Blind of Texas
 Treasurer
 Texas Association of Blind Students
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