[nabs-l] A blind Fulbright grantee's question

[Kirt Manwaring]

Jedi,
  I pretty much agree with you here-although I would add one more
consideration to the mix.  All disability resource centers are not
created equal.  Some have the capability to produce braille books,
others do not.  Some have the ability to scan large textbooks and
convert them to suitable computer files while others don't.  The
reliability and quality of volunteer reader programs can vary
considerably from university to university.
  Adriana,
  I suggest you do a little research on the disability centers at each
of the universities you're considering.  Look at their web sites, send
them emails-if you can, call them up and see if they can do an
over-the-phone appointment to talk about their capabilities and
limits.  If you need any help finding contact info for the disability
centers, I'm sure someone on this list can be of assistance.  We're
here to share information, after all.
  Hope that helps,
Kirt

On 5/9/11, Jedi <loneblindjedi at samobile.net> wrote:
> Adriana,
>
> There is no such thing as "the best university program out there for
> blind people." At least, not in the context you're in. The fact is that
> you should choose a university you're genuinely interested in. The
> blindness stuff can be worked out wherever you are. The only concern
> that might be valid as a blind person is transportation. You want a
> university that's close to things or that has good transport so you can
> go places. But beyond that, the world is your apple and I suggest you
> have a bite.
>
> Respectfully,
> Jedi
>
> Original message:
>>     Hello!
>
>> My name is Adriana Pulido. I'm a blind Fulbright grantee from
>> Colombia, and I'm going to study a Master's degree in communications
>> and Journalism.
>> At this moment, a placement officer at LASPAU is working on my
>> admission process. I have 5 university options, namely: the University
>> of Florida, the University of South Florida, Temple University,
>> Northern Illinois University, and the University of Arkansas, which
>> was suggested by my Placement officer.
>
>> Could you please tell me which of these universities is the best
>> option for a blind student?
>> I also would like to know which is the best option academically speaking.
>
>>                                         Thank you for attending this
>> message.
>
>
>> Best,
>
>
>
>> --
>> Adriana Pulido
>> Filóloga y músico de la Universidad
>> Nacional de Colombia. Becaria Fulbright.
>
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