[Nfbc-info] Is providing tutors or aids under the ADA forpublic colleges?

[Maxine Brown]

This sounds good. This informationis on the money.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kia Vaca" <chuyandkia at gmail.com>
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Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 11:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Is providing tutors or aids under the ADA forpublic 
colleges?


> Hi Brandon,
>
> As blind students, we are responsible for securing our own tutors or
> aids. Although, in the past, some disabled students offices have
> provided such benefits as aids and tutors, this is no longer the case
> because of budget cuts.
>
> Yes, we should have equal access to books and materials being utilized
> in our classes; however, we need to take equal responsibility for
> appropriating the necessary tools for successful completion of our
> classes. If we wish to be on equal ground with our sighted
> counterparts, in this case on the college level, then it is our
> responsibility to find our own tutors for classes. Most departments
> offer tutoring for all students who need it. I, myself, have gone to
> get tutoring for various classes.
>
> In terms of taking notes, recording our classes along with writing
> them down is an option. If a professor writes on the board, you can
> ask another classmate to take notes using NCR paper, thereby insuring
> a copy for you and your classmate. Furthermore, you can also ask the
> professor to e-mail you or provide you with a hard copy of his/her
> notes. However, the professor is not, by any means, obligated or
> required to give you their notes. If you approach them kindly, they
> will be more likely to assist you.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Kia
>
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