[VABS] Nova

[Michael Munn]

Ok Ashley that's good to know.
I appreciate that you correct me about that


On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 1:53 AM, Robert Parsons via VABS <vabs at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Naim
>
> Though I agree with a few of your points, I must disagree with one thing.
> Though IEP and 504 plans are in place to assure equal means for the blind
> student in elementary, middle, and high school,  it does not by any means
> assure braille materials for a student. In many cases in this state and
> nationwide, students and parents spend so long fighting for braille they
> are sorely behind the rest of the class before it is granted and when it is
> it is the bare minimum.
>
> Thanks
>
> Robert
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jul 20, 2017, at 1:45 AM, Naim Abu-ElHawa via VABS <vabs at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > Dear Michael And Hello All:
> > Good Day. If Virginia Tech provides this wonderful service, that is
> great; however, one must remember that in college/university, one is
> provided with "reasonable accommodations." Essentially, one will be
> provided with accommodations to set them up for success; unlike in
> elementary school and high school, where accommodations are provided in all
> ways, shapes, and forms, to achieve full and complete success. In
> college/university, you will get "reasonable accommodations" that will
> provide you with the means necessary to achieve meaningful success, but you
> will not get a full list of accommodations given to you/readily available
> at your disposal. In primary and secondary school, (elementary, middle, and
> high school), the school system has to provide every such means necessary
> for the students to succeed and graduate. As the main focus is to  reach
> graduation. Thank you for this resourceful and useful information, Michael.
> This is greatly appreciated.
> >
> >
> > Many Thanks And Much Respect.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> >
> >
> > Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa
> >
> > Student: Northern Virginia Community College.
> > Member: Virginia Association of Blind Students.
> > Member: National Association of Blind Students.
> > Member: National Federation of the Blind.
> >
> > Email Address: nmabuelhawa at gmail.com
> >
> > Cell Phone Number: (202) 848-8932
> >
> > "It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday
> is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow."
> > Robert H. Goddard
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Jul 20, 2017, at 12:11 AM, Michael Munn via VABS <vabs at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi Ashley, are you a braille reader? I am ask you that because they
> should
> >> have the book in braille as well. This is a law  that nova have to
> follow.
> >> You should not change your preferred   learning style just because Nova
> >> does not have the book  you need. Maybe you should tell them to emboss
> your
> >> book in braille. As far I know that VT Virginia tech  they do braille
> for
> >> students who live in the State of Virginia.  Is long you have the hard
> copy
> >> of your material.   This is where I got my 4H materials from. The people
> >> who is in charge of the  braille department her name is Christa
> Miller.  I
> >> will send you her email. Just let you know that
> >> VT Virginia tech they do things very slow so I suggest that you should
> >> request your book in braille  before next semester. If you are a braille
> >> reader you'll find that information helpful.
> >> Take  care
> >> Warmly Michael Munn
> >> I
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