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

[Jorge Paez]

I'd say Philadelphia.
Although I don't know much of FL I don't think they have a lot of public transportation.

Jorge


On May 10, 2011, at 12:52 PM, ADRIANA PULIDO wrote:

> High everyone!
> 
> I just have an additional question :
> Regarding transportation , which of these places is the best?
> Gainesville, Tampa, Philadelphia, Fayetteville, or DeKalb?
> 
> Thank you again!
> 
> Adriana P.
> 
> 2011/5/10, ADRIANA PULIDO <adrimpc80 at gmail.com>:
>> Ok. Thanks a lot!
>> 
>> 2011/5/9, Kirt Manwaring <kirt.crazydude at gmail.com>:
>>> 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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>> 
>> --
>> Adriana Pulido
>> Filóloga y músico de la Universidad
>> Nacional de Colombia. Becaria Fulbright.
>> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Adriana Pulido
> Filóloga y músico de la Universidad
> Nacional de Colombia. Becaria Fulbright.
> 
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