[blindlaw] LSAT and MPRE using a screen reader

[Tim Elder]

Has anyone ever taken the LSAT or the MPRE using Jaws on a computer?  I was
specifically denied any accommodation outside of a human reader and scribe
for the MPREs.  I'm curious why testing agencies are so hesitant to let
people use screen readers.  Any thoughts?
How about state bars?  Has anyone taken their complete state bar exam using
a screen reader?

Tim Elder

 

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of craig.borne at dot.gov
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 12:33 PM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LSAC questions

It has been a while since I took the LSAT, but I recall that LSAC is
supposed to let you "try out" your reader prior to taking the exam.  I was
able to accomplish this over the phone.  I was mainly looking for the
person's ability to read clearly, to pronounce words correctly, and the
ability to stop, go back, and repeat portions of passages "on command."  
Someone might recall the circumstances, but the NFB had an agreement with
LSAC that was out of a court case filed some time ago.
When I took the test, only a reader and scribe were available; I never took
it on the computer.
I hope this helps.
Craig

Craig Borne, Esq.
Equal Opportunity Specialist
NHTSA/DOT
(202) 493-0627 Voice
craig.borne at dot.gov Email
-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of OLIVIA NORMAN
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 3:04 PM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] LSAC questions

Hi Everyone,
I'm scheduled to take the LSAT on September 29th and recently learned from a
friend that I'm entitled to some practice hours with my reader.
When I asked LSAC about this I was told that I couldn't get the practice
hours because my accomidations had already been aproved. 
I am unable to actually speak to anyone in accomidated testing, because they
only communicate via fax and email.  Emails to them asking about practice
hours have produced no answers.  
I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions about ways I might be able to
get these hours?  LSAC have been extremely difficult to deal with and I was
absolutely amazed by the amount of documentation required just to prove the
fact that I am blind.  
Also, can anyone tell me how accessible LSDAS is? Will I have problems with
jaws and the applications?
Thanks in advance for any help or advice you might be able to give. 
Olivia
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