[Ohio-talk] Fw: College Textbook Affordability Acts

[Robert Spangler]

What you are saying is true.  Although, one of my goals in life is equal 
opportunity for the blind.  Either case, I see what you're saying and 
will think about it.  Yes, I do use Braille.


Colleen Roth wrote:
> 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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Robert Spangler
The University of Toledo
Student Senate - Recording Secretary