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Someone to Write my Answers for me on my Tests (self.Blind)
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Itsthejoker 6 points 5y ago
Re: college. At my university there was an entire department devoted to accessibility - for the situation you're describing, they will get you a student worker to help you out in whatever way you need.
Cherveny2 3 points 5y ago
At pretty much any American college these days, especially ones that take federal funds, you're pretty much guaranteed to have a department that will assist with this. You'll usually need a note from a doctor describing your needs, and the campus office should then map what your needs are to what services they can provide.
payown 1 points 5y ago
thanks that's just what I was thinking of, ODS, or to Disability services
-shacklebolt- 5 points 5y ago
You've posted this question a few different times and ways, and not given a lot of details any time.
Why do you need a scribe for your tests? Is your school not allowing you the accommodation of having the tests on a computer, or being able to type your replies?
How do you currently access your exams?
Why do you need a scribe for your tests? Is your school not allowing you the accommodation of having the tests on a computer, or being able to type your replies?
How do you currently access your exams?
Crookshanksmum 2 points 5y ago
Why would a Deaf person need someone to write what they dictated? Do they have another disability that prevents them from writing or are they illiterate?
Amonwilde 2 points 5y ago
? It's for taking notes in classes. Classes where the teacher is speaking out loud and, presumably, not signing.
Crookshanksmum 2 points 5y ago
So why do they need to write your answers for you?
In the US, What you're describing is usually called a note taker. A scribe usually works with an individual to write what they dictate, usually because they cannot write themselves.
In the US, What you're describing is usually called a note taker. A scribe usually works with an individual to write what they dictate, usually because they cannot write themselves.
Amonwilde 1 points 5y ago
These technical terms tend not to be used very consistently. My guess is that if they mention deafness like they did here, they mean what you would call a notetaker. If they need answers written down, then they need it for some reason other than deafness. You answer seemed to presume that the person was somehow confused about what they needed. I think that's a damaging presumption, if not an uncommon one. It's also true that writing down answers in English might be tougher for a deaf person, for much the same reason it is for ESL learners. But I'm guessing that's not the situation here.
payown 1 points 5y ago
@self.Blind
Have you contacted your school's office of disabled students or equivalent department?
Have you contacted your school's office of disabled students or equivalent department?
[deleted] [OP] 1 points 5y ago
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awesomesaucesaywhat 2 points 5y ago
How are they expecting you to do your exams? Have they offered any options? I would suggest telling them exactly what you need and just keep pushing
Itsthejoker 1 points 5y ago
Also, what country are you in? That changes what laws are applicable.
[deleted] [OP] 1 points 5y ago
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