[nabs-l] marketing class accomodation

[Ashley Bramlett]

Hi Derek,
glad for the support. I agree and yes I might write a letter to the dean if 
needed.
I feel they should grade me another way. Yes its homework, but it’s a major 
part of the grade.
So I really cannot take the class without  a substitute.
As I said, I was planning to have another professor who does not do this 
assignment, but the school switched last minute.
So, I'm stuck. I wish avoiding her was an option. but if I avoid her, I 
won't take marketing again. Prof Edwards was supposed to teach the class 
till it was changed. he teaches at night only; but that Ii s inconvenient to 
get there.
Switching is not an option anyway as registration is closed so the only way 
to switch is with some high up approval.

I am  crossing my fingers the counselor is supportive.
It seems to me reasonable accomodations should include alternate assignments 
provided the class is not altered significantly and you still derive the 
same knowledge as all others taking it.

Ashley


-----Original Message----- 
From: Derek Manners
Sent: Monday, August 25, 2014 4:02 PM
To: Ashley Bramlett ; National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] marketing class accomodation

I'd say talk to your counselor, then talk to your professor and if neither 
are accommodating then you could probably go to the dean of students if you 
really wanted to fight it. You might be better off avoiding this professor 
though. One other suggestion is to informally work with someone in your 
class if you have any friends who are taking it this semester.

Keep us posted. This sounds like something they should fold on given that 
it's just a homework assignment and your fixes won't cost them any extra 
money.

Best
Derek Manners

Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 25, 2014, at 3:54 PM, Ashley Bramlett via nabs-l 
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> Who has taken marketing? did you like the class? I want to learn more 
> about the business environment and thought this would be a decent one.
> But, the professor I wanted has been changed to another one. I will try 
> that, provided we can work out accomodations.
>
> Here is the issue. The professor assigns a semester long project with some 
> interactive game. Its video based. With low vision and relying on my 
> screen reader primarily, I cannot do the assignment. I asked for a work 
> around, a substitute or work with a partner.
>
> I see her tomorrow to begin class. She informs me via email, no substitute 
> is available and tells me how much the project is worth. Additionally she 
> says I cannot work with a partner.
> I feel she needs to make accomodations.
>
> If I cannot get a work around such as doing a paper instead, I figure I 
> will have to drop the class. Most of her class sounds doable; lectures; 
> discussions, and some videos. But I think I could mostly participate. it’s 
> the homework that is the barrier.
>
> So, what do I do? I am asking my dss counselor for advice. But sometimes 
> she sides with professors. So we will just see.
> I know one thing. There is no way I’m wasting my money in a class where I 
> cannot do an assignment worth slightly over 100 points. We have about 900 
> total possible points.
>
> Thanks.
> Ashley
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