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A Scribe (A person who writes for you) (self.Blind)
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KillerLag 1 points 5y ago
I'm not sure about deaf, but I've had a number of blind clients get a scribe for college and university. I assume it wouldn't be too hard to get one for a deaf or even deaf-blind client as well.
Fit1mac2 1 points 5y ago
I am DeafBlind and though I have a lot of accommodations, the college refuses to provide a scribe for testing. How did you get one for your students?
KillerLag 1 points 5y ago
Usually through accomodation services. Did they say why they are refusing? It seems kind of weird to provide accomodations but not something as simple as a scribe. Are you allowed to record your lectures?
Fit1mac2 1 points 5y ago
Yes, I record the lectures. Do you have any suggestions as to what I can say as convincing reasoning for having a scribe for exams?
KillerLag 1 points 5y ago
It would really depend on what the reason they have for denying it is. If it is specifically for testing, they may be concerned the scribe (usually another student) would copy the questions for someone else. In that case, you might suggest they get a scribe from a different program.
If they say it is the cost, then that makes things a lot harder. Do you have someone from your local agency who can talk to them?
If they say it is the cost, then that makes things a lot harder. Do you have someone from your local agency who can talk to them?
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