[blindkid] If Math was never taught, can 22 yr old stay one extra year?

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My daughter (blind) has dyscalculia.  Teachers tried every way to teach her math in school.  I was told however that colleges must allow a student to enter college without taking math.  I have never tested it, but I wanted to put it out there in case you're interested in inquiring.

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Hello Tina:

    If your son has no math skills, he has a much bigger problem than not
knowing Nemeth. I would think he would need a math tutor and someone to help
learn Nemeth braille. Did he also miss out on science? An Associates degree
will likely require the taking of a science course. The college will expect
that students have had two years of high school science. Perhaps your
community college has some GED prep courses that can fill in the gaps. Hope
this helps.

Regards,

Robert


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From: blindkid [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tina Egle
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Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2017 3:11 PM
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Cc: Tina Egle
Subject: [blindkid] If Math was never taught, can 22 yr old stay one extra
year?

Hello Dr. Robinson,

My 21 year old totally blind son is in high school but as soon as he turns
22 on Dec 13, he will be out of high school system. He is currently going to
out of district vision program but they never taught him Nameth code, no
math skills. In order for him to even get an associate degree from College,
he needs basic Math and all college admission require placement test for
English reading, writing and Math so how is he going to College with no
basic knowledge of Math?

Can we ask for extension? Is it possible?

Thank you,

Tina Egle Mother of Justin

cell 847/577-7500


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