[nfbcs] A+ Certification

[Robert Spangler]

Hello:

I find your tone to be confrontational, telling me what I do and don't
understand.  I absolutely understand a time limit, I'm just trying to get
the accommodations that will afford me the same access as anyone else.  I
have done it before.  Also, as I mentioned prior, this same thing was an
issue a few years back with someone who wanted to take the Bar exam I
believe it was with JAWS.  If it was resolved that they were able to do
this, then why can't we for the A+ exam?  The only gamestopper I can see is
if there are flash simulators or something that are not accessible.  

I'm sorry, but using a human reader under normal time is not a fair
accommodation and would put me or any other blind test taker at a
significant disadvantage.  If I must use a reader, then I will request
additional time which, by the way, is an option on the accommodations
request site.

Thanks,
Robert

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Subject: Re: [nfbcs] A+ Certification

Hi,

I explained it before and you still don't understand what a time limit is.
Even with being allowed double time, you won't be able to complete both
exams because of the interface even if allowed to install jaws which isn't
an option.
Depending on how much you study, both exams can be passed with only normal
time and a reader.
What type of jobs do you hope to apply for?
Obtaining a+ didn't help one bit to obtain a help desk position.
Bryan

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Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 12:38 PM
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Cc: Robert Spangler; 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'
Subject: [nfbcs] A+ Certification

Hello everyone:

I will be applying to take the A+ certification exam.  I know I asked about
this a while back.  Someone responded and told me that the only
accommodation that they will offer for this exam is a human reader, which to
me is not acceptable.  I would prefer to take the exam on a computer with
JAWS/NVDA.  I know this same issue was brought up with the BAR exam and it
was solved through litigation.  I am prepared to raise the same stink in
regards to blind people receiving fair and just accommodations.  I would
like your opinions - is it worth it?  Why wasn't the decision on the BAR
exam case binding on other testing companies?  If I did succeed in being
able to take the exam on the computer with a screen reader, would the exam
be accessible?  I look forward to your responses.  I'm getting pretty damn
fed up with the belief that a human reader is providing equal access.

On the other hand, there is part of me that just wants to take the exam and
get it over with...

--
Robert Spangler
Secretary, Miami Valley Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of
Ohio Spangler.robert at gmail.com



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