[Ohio-talk] Fw: College Textbook Affordability Acts

[richard payne]

It seems that all has been said and Robbie understands well. I responded to 
him off list but we all know his frustrations and understand that cases like 
his have been used to make our own point.
I hope Robbie you do not gather that you are being beet up by those who have 
giving comments so far.
I fight when it is necessary and will fight at times when others may not be 
in my shoes so can not feel the tight fit. Well keep up the grades and the 
fight.
Richard Payne president Miami Valley chapter nfb
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Colleen Roth" <n8tnv at att.net>
To: "NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List" <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 3:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Fw: College Textbook Affordability Acts


> Hi Robby,
> We know it's 2009.  We also know how frustrating it is when people do not 
> do what they are supposed to do.
> We need to push for all books and materials to be accessible in the best 
> formats for each individual student.  We also need to get the best grades 
> we can and show that we know how to adjust to a situation when necessary. 
> What do you think an employer would say if you said I got a D because my 
> material wasn't accessible to me independently? Would the employer be 
> reluctant to hire you? What are your goals? If you want to push this and 
> forget about your grade you can do that.  If you want to get a good grade 
> and still push for accessible materials you can do that.  I can imagine 
> that the book might not scan very well.
> I seem to recall that you don't use Braille.  If I'm wrong, I'm sorry.  If 
> you do use Braille or can use something on Bookshare to help with spell 
> that might help.
> Personally, I would love it if every book was accessible.  Consider what 
> your personal goals are.  We have come a long way in the area of 
> accessible for college students.  I realize this doesn't help you but we 
> have really made progress since this legislation took effect.  We are not 
> minimizing your frustration or yd desire to be independent.  We are not 
> poo-pooing what you are saying.
> We are telling you, however, that you can get through this course in 
> another way if you need to.
> Good luck getting the book and making wise decisions about your class.
> Colleen Roth
>
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