[VABS] Nova

Michael Munn michaelrbms at gmail.com
Thu Jul 6 14:33:41 UTC 2017


Thank you that's good to know. I appreciate
By the way, Don't forgot we have a conference call at  7:00 Pm tonight.
Warmly  Michael Munn


On Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 2:20 AM, Naim Abu-ElHawa via VABS <vabs at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Okay, I do not know what happened/what went glitchy with that last
> message, just to reiterate why we must keep up-to-date with technology.
> Anyway, you guys get the point of the end of that message, just a
> disclaimer and I am not trying to put anything in life in a negative
> light.  The statements in the previous message were just observations, of
> course. Also, I thank you all for listening/reading......
>
> Sincerely,
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> Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> > On Jul 4, 2017, at 11:39 AM, Ashley Bramlett via VABS <vabs at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > Mark,
> >
> > Happy 4th of july to you too!
> > I'm planning to go to the fireworks later.
> >
> > Nova does not spend much money on accomodations, true.
> > However, if you went there a few years back, much has changed.
> > Jaws was updated at annandale and I heard other campuses too.
> > I personally think Nova needs an OCR program for students to use such as
> Openbook.
> > They have a new accessibility coordinator who is much more responsive
> about converting inaccessible pdfs into accessible ones.
> >
> > You can also take exams on the pc and write your answers on a word file
> if you want to.
> > Jaws should be in all testing centers. It needs to be so blind students
> can use the pcs.
> > At annandale, jaws always worked for me at the testing center.
> > Nova policy does not allow you to bring your own
> > equipment into the testing centers. You have to use their pcs.
> >
> > I totally agree with you that pcs with assistive technology should not
> be separate!
> > You should not be an outcast!
> > However that is the case at a large university nearby.
> > To anyone needing jaws at GMU, I warn of this.
> > GMU has a separate assistive technology lab in the libraries on the main
> campus. I cannot speak to other campuses. On the fairfax campus wich is the
> main one, the labs are separate.
> > So, you have to be segregated from everyone else.
> > I hang around GMU sometimes to see friends or go to their library since
> I can get into music databases Nova does not have. I've looked up some
> things for my own knowledge and for my volunteer projects on GMU's
> computers.
> > As a public school, the public can come in to the library. Nova students
> can also check out a limited number of GMU books. So, Niam, if you have a
> reader and are working on a paper, you can check out GMU books with your
> Nova ID card. Then read them with someone in a study room.
> > To access GMU computers, anyone else from the public can get on any
> public computer; no questions asked; no requests needed.
> > But for me, I have to be asked and escorted to the assistive tech lab
> where sometimes jaws is a demo version. Sometimes IT did not install it
> right so mix ups happen.
> > I wish I could get on the regular university computers to do research
> like anyone else. But at least I do get some access as a guest to the
> library, albeit a separate place.
> > For GMU students, they can get into the lab via a code they are given.
> But it is still a separate locked place and a  segregated place.
> >
> > GMU is george mason university in case anyone did not know.
> >
> > Thanks for the info on the surface pro. I'll look at one sometime.
> > Very helpful to know it runs like a laptop.
> >
> > Ashley
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message----- From: Marc Canamaso
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2017 8:40 AM
> > To: Virginia Association of Blind Students list
> > Cc: Marc Canamaso ; Ashley Bramlett
> > Subject: Re: [VABS] Nova
> >
> > Morning Ya’ll!!
> >
> > Happy 4th to all VABS members. I hope that you all enjoy every second of
> it.
> >
> > Ashley,
> >
> > To answer your question about JAWS at the Manassas campus I will say the
> most difficult part is finding a justification in updating the software to
> a more up to date version. From my expense NOVA fails to do any form of
> accommodating if there isn’t a huge pay off on their part. Please note,
> this is just my experience. NOVA is a wonderful school and highly encourage
> those to attend if they wish save money and unsure of their career goals.
> Also, another alarming fact that I have come across when visiting the
> campus library was that the only JAWS computer they had at the time was
> held in a small room cut off from the rest of the other computers. It was
> indeed a disappointment and shock to see that a student who needs JAWS has
> to be treated as an outcast or singled out. Again, this was about 2 years
> ago from the last time I was at NOVA. I will check again this coming Fall
> when I start classes.
> >
> > Also, just as Naim had said before the Surface Pro can and will allow
> full access to Microsoft applications for all computer needs. Although it
> is a tablet, when it is in Laptop mode the Surface can compete as a high
> functioning computer. Before you buy the Surface Pro please know the
> operating system may be Windows 10. This is important because the latest
> version of JAWS does not work so smoothly. I believe my surface pro is
> running JAWS 16 or 17 which works much easier with some minor complaints.
> If ya’ll haven’t figured things out yet  I’m kinda of a nerd when it comes
> to computers. Computers and people are my hobbies.
> >
> > Thanks again,
> > Marc A. Canamaso =
> >
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