[Pibe-division] Pibe-division Digest, Vol 53, Issue 19

[Carlton Anne Cook Walker]

Marianne,

Before looking for OSEP guidance, check the student's IEP. Hopefully, it
includes language about the use of screen readers (and if doesn't, it
should).

Of the IEP does include this language, the SCHOOL is required ro follow the
IEP. The school could choose to insist that the outside contractor allow
the screen reader, could provide an accessible computer themselves, or
choose another course of action that assures access to screen reading
software for the student.  If the IEP does not yet include this language, I
would still insist on a screen reading solution. Why? Because the point of
access is INDEPENDENT access -- just like the sighted students receive.
Thus, unless each sighted student has an aide verbalizing the program
(rather than a piece of access technology like a monitor), your blind
student has a right to equivalent access technology (like a screen reader)
to promote independent access to the program.

I hope this helps.

Carlton
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> I have a 7th grade student trying to take a technology class.  The
> school district has an outside organization who teaches the class and
> provides the computers.  The organization refuses to let anyone
> install JAWS and MAGIC on a computer to see if it will work.  Their
> solution is to have his aid sit with him and read all of the
> information to him.  This semester they are learning the terminology
> of the computer like "word processor, database..." Does anyone know if
> this meets the requirements of accessible?  If so, could you please
> provide information where I can find the OSEP regulations.
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