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

[Marianne Denning]

We just completed his IEP and a technology assessment.  Use of a
screen reader or screen magnification was not put in the IEP.  We will
be amending it soon to provide training on JAWS.  It is a mess right
now.  He is very smart and knows a lot about technology.  Thanks for
your assistance.

On 10/27/12, Carlton Anne Cook Walker <attorneywalker at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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