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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Pierson has been investigating accessibility intently from my experiences for the past 2 or 3 years. I have run into representatives from Pierson at many of the
technology conferences and disabled centric conferences to gather info on best ways to proceed. Slow and steady seems to be the only speed that the world knows when it comes to virtual accessibility, which I find unfortunate.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Pibe-division [mailto:pibe-division-bounces@nfbnet.org]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Carlton Anne Cook Walker via Pibe-division<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, September 4, 2015 8:50 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Marianne Denning <marianne@denningweb.com>; Jan McSorley <jan.mcsorley@pearson.com><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Carlton Anne Cook Walker <carltonwalker@gmail.com>; Professionals in Blindness Education Division List <pibe-division@nfbnet.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Pibe-division] Pibe-division Digest, Vol 88, Issue 3<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please reach out to my contact at Pearson, Jan McSorley, whom I have copied on this email. She is working diligently for accessibility. I know she will appreciate our information and support as she navigates the corporate structure to make
accessiblity for ALL a reality as soon as possible!!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Fri, Sep 4, 2015 at 8:21 AM, Marianne Denning <<a href="mailto:marianne@denningweb.com" target="_blank">marianne@denningweb.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">I was the one expressing frustration about inaccessibility of the<br>
Pearson online materials. I have 2 exchange students and our school<br>
uses the online materials. We were able to get the textbooks through<br>
Bookshare but that isn't an answer to the problem. I certainly hope<br>
this means Pearson is changing their attitude toward accessibility.<br>
Since they are one of the largest textbook providers in the U.S. they<br>
need to set the example. Just venting a little. Many of you, I know<br>
can relate; being the parent of children who are blind and a TVI is<br>
frustrating on many levels.<br>
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On 9/4/15, Carlton Anne Cook Walker via Pibe-division<br>
<<a href="mailto:pibe-division@nfbnet.org">pibe-division@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br>
> Adrijana,<br>
><br>
> I hear what you are saying, and I understand your frustration. I, too, have<br>
> heard that their books are not accessible. It is for this reason that I am<br>
> excited that Pearson is SEEKING our help.<br>
><br>
> In cses involving long-term inaccessibility, we have choices. We can refuse<br>
> to work with Pearson because we are upset about the past (and present), and<br>
> nothing will change -- inaccessibility will continue. We can take advantage<br>
> of this opportunity where they are actively seeking our input, and things<br>
> might change for the better quite soon. Personally, I choose the latter<br>
> approach.<br>
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> Carlton<br>
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> --<br>
> Carlton Anne Cook Walker<br>
> Attorney at Law<br>
> Teacher of Students with Blindness/Visual Impairment<br>
> 105 Creamery Road<br>
> Boiling Springs, PA 17007<br>
> Voice: <a href="tel:717-658-9894">717-658-9894</a><br>
> Twitter: braillemom<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">--<br>
Marianne Denning, TVI, MA<br>
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired<br>
<a href="tel:%28513%29%20607-6053">(513) 607-6053</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Carlton Anne Cook Walker<br>
Attorney at Law<br>
Teacher of Students with Blindness/Visual Impairment<o:p></o:p></p>
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Voice: 717-658-9894<br>
Twitter: braillemom<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:yellow">This message is not intended or offered as legal advice. </span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:yellow"> These materials have been prepared for
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