[Pibe-division] technology class

[Marianne Denning]

Yes, the parents are advocating for him.  Unfortunately, the
relationship between the school and parents is not good at all.  I am
having trouble, in general, getting school districts in this area to
understand the requirements.  Most schools believe if they provide an
aid they have met their obligation to make things accessible.

On 10/29/12, Eric Guillory <ericguillory at aol.com> wrote:
> I completely agree with Heather's assessment of the situation. Hopefully,
> this young man has parents who will be quick to action as necessary. Proper
> understanding of technology, both mainstream and adaptive, is crucial for
> 21st-century success. It is sad that the school district is not advocating
> on his behalf with this outside group. All the best as you navigate this.
>
> EG
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 27, 2012, at 3:38 PM, "Heather Field" <missheather at comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Marianne,
>> You can download the free screen-reader NVDA and put it onto a flash
>> drive. you can then put that into the usb slot on the computer and the
>> NVDA screen-reader will run from the flash drive. It won't load anything
>> onto their computers. The student would have complete access to the
>> computer and be able to take part in the course.
>>
>> Currently, using a person to read what they think he needs to know while
>> he can't independently navigate or locate anything on the screen for
>> himself, this student is not participating in a technology course and this
>> is completely inappropriate. the link to download the free NVDA
>> screen-reader is below. If the company objects to this approach to solving
>> the student's access issues, and the school does not insist that he can
>> use a screen-reader from his flash drive,  then, I would have the parents
>> call an IEP meeting immediately.
>> Regards,
>> Heather Field
>>
>> http://www.nvda-project.org/
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: Marianne Denning
>> Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2012 11:23 AM
>> To: Professionals in Blindness Education Division List
>> Subject: [Pibe-division] technology class
>>
>> 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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