[Ohio-talk] A Big Disappointment

Sun Sep 2 21:11:21 UTC 2012

Sheri,
As your very proud teacher, I can assert that you would have succeeded and
sparkled had you begun classes when originally planned.  I also know that
your success will be even greater and the road to it much easier with the
additional time to become even more of a wizzard with your rapidly soaring
braille and technology skills!  
You are destined to win this race either way, but with more time to get
ready, you'll probably run the course without breaking a sweat!  <smiles>
Deborah

-----Original Message-----
From: ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Sheri
Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 3:32 PM
To: 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] A Big Disappointment

Thank you Colleen,
You are right. If nothing else, I will be that much more proficient with my
Braille and my noretaker when I do walk into that classroom!
Sheri

-----Original Message-----
From: ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of COLLEEN ROTH
Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 1:33 PM
To: ohio-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] A Big Disappointment

Hi Sherri,
Don't give up. I admire your determination to start something new. I am sure
you can work something out. Just pray about it and take it one day at a
time.
I am always amazed when these rules come into play.
This is really scary but I have decided to try to learn to use the Computer.
I have been using just My Braille Sense. I had a little training in 2007 but
the person BSVI had come out to work with me before I took a class at Owens
was rather abyssmil. Dudley actually taught me more than she did.
I know you are disappointed but maybe you can get a headstart for next
semester but reading ahead, continuing to study Braille and keeping skills
sharp on the Computer.
You can also continue to practice on the notetaker if you can keep it.
I will keep you in my prayers.
I am sure that all of us in this list will try to think of anything which
will help you to go on from here.
Colleen Roth

----- Original Message -----
From: Sheri <salbers1 at cinci.rr.com>
To: "'Ationfb of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Saturday, Sep 1, 2012 12:07:02 PM
Subject: [Ohio-talk] A Big Disappointment

>
>
> Hello,
> 
> I was hoping to be sharing with you my joys and woes of going back to 
> school at the ripe old age of 49 and more importantly, as a real blind 
> person. I have been struggling for years to figure out what to do with 
> my life now that my kids are growing up. Fear of my loss of vision and 
> lack of life skills has kept me from moving forward. Earlier this 
> year, I made the decision to apply to Sinclair Community College to 
> get an Associates Degree in Chemical Dependency Counceling. BSVI had 
> committed to pay my tuition, get me computer training, provide me with 
> technology and even allowed me to take Braille lessons. Life was Good.
> I was registered for classes and was to begin on August 27th. I had 
> gotten 3 of my textbooks from Bookshare and marked them all up in my 
> notetaker. I had my Victor Stream all charged up and ready to record 
> the lectures. I had Warren County Transit picking me up for class.
> Five days before I was to start, I got a call from my counselor and 
> was
told that RSC would not fund my tuition!
> 
>  
> 
> This is the  reason I was given: because of a new rule that was put 
> into place within the past year. If a client does not qualify for the 
> PELL grant, according to the FAFSA, then RSC will not fund tuition.
> 
>  
> 
> The fact that I have a finance degree and went to college previously 
> was in my file from day one. It was overlooked. Had I known my tuition 
> was not going to be funded, I would have more actively sought out 
> other sources for money. At this late date, all monies are given out 
> for the year. I now need to slam on the brakes and regroup. I cannot 
> tell you the level of disappointment I am experiencing right now. I am 
> willing to accept whatever part I have in this matter, but it doesn't 
> make it any easier. I will not give up. I will simply try again. Thank 
> you for listeningdd+
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
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