[Nyabs] I need help!

[Alexander Castillo]

Hello, I do not mean  to intrude on the list, but as I am still
subscribed to it, and I am a former student of Hunter, I might have
some resources for you.

Who have you been speaking to?

I am also available to speak through the phone if you like.

Alex Castillo
917.532.7439.

On 8/18/12, chancey.fleet at gmail.com <chancey.fleet at gmail.com> wrote:
> Katie,
>
> Pretty clueless of them to do this at a law school huh? I'm so sorry you
> have to go through this. I'm sure you know where the relevant NY state law
> is online but call me if not. Also, I have a very high-speed scanner you are
> welcome to come use.
>
> Best,
> Chancey
>
> Chancey Fleet
> GV: 347-632-8383
> Life is short and dictation is faster. If this email has homophone trouble
> or odd word choices, kindly blame the medium and not the messenger.
>
> On Aug 18, 2012, at 3:42 AM, "Kristina Constant"
> <kristinaconstant66 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Here is the information as promised.  Joe Stewart phone 8592576602 l-465
>>
>> > Kentucky Department for the Blind Lexington Volunteer Recording Unit
>> > Room
>>
>> > 2
>>
>> > Alumni Gym Building University of Kentucky Lexington Kentucky 40506-0029
>> > Also look at www.openlibrary.org which has some books scanned in
>> > accessible formats and as long as you have a nls protected player you
>> > can use them though quality varies.  Kristina
>>
>>
>>
>> From: nyabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nyabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Amanda Makson
>> Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 7:42 PM
>> To: New York Association of Blind Students Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: [Nyabs] I need help!
>>
>> Kate,
>>
>> Haven't you been able to get E-texts in previous semesters?   (Or rather
>> this time around, the book isn't available via E-text so now the
>> accessibility services have to scan it - got it.)   They aren't in
>> volation of copyright laws iirc, not when all they ahve to do is ask the
>> publisher, and show them that by not making it accessible for you, it
>> violates the ADA...
>>
>> We are here for you; definitely show them what's what!   You will be
>> successful!
>>
>> Deep breaths....
>> ~Amanda~
>>
>> On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 11:21 AM, Justin Young <jty727 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Kate,
>>
>> That's what we're all here for to aid in each other's efforts.  Even
>> if it is just venting.  I know as others do, that people don't want to
>> listen to reason and therefore we must fight harder.  I don't know if
>> I can be of assistance, but you have my support in your efforts:)
>>
>> Justin
>>
>> On 8/17/12, Kathryn Carroll <carroll.kathryn.e at gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Dear friends,
>> >
>> > I only suspected previously, but recently came to realize that I am the
>> > only person on a campus of 21,067 students asking the university to help
>> > in
>> > the process of providing accessible textbooks. The person in charge of
>> > "disability services" believes that textbooks cannot be scanned to
>> > create
>> > e-text because of copyright restrictions, even when the etext is for a
>> > student with a disability.
>> >
>> > I am working on correcting this error, but I am furious and could
>> > really
>> > REALLY use support right now, if only to keep my head on straight while
>> > I
>> > politely or unpolitely explain what we all know so well.
>> >
>> > Thanks n advance for letting me vent to the list.
>> >
>> > Katy
>> > --
>> > Kathryn Carroll
>> > St. John's University School of Law 2013
>> > (Ph.) 347-455-1521
>> >
>>
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