[blindlaw] LSAT and MPRE using a screen reader

[Locke Milholland]

North Carolina worked dilligently with me and I was completely satisfied 
with their accommodations.

The LSAT provided a second rate reader.  I took the exam a second time in a 
different location to ensure a first rate reader.  I got one and improved 11 
points.

With the MPRE, I took it at the same place as the first LSAT and was 
provided the same reader as my first LSAT.  I went for convenience of 
location over reader preference figuring it was an easier test and 
retakeable without penalty.  I passed it the first time, so my gamble there 
paid off.

I only used Jaws for my bar exam essay.  I had a private room and extra time 
for the MBE.
Locke



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "M T" <mtarley at gmail.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 5:41 PM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LSAT and MPRE using a screen reader


>i just completed the state bar for Georgia and was refused by the
> NCBEX to allow me to use my screen reader. The result was a totally
> incompetent reader who not only misread the questions, but failed to
> read the complete question as well. In addition, she also misplaced my
> answers. I am currently awaiting my results, but I have already
> written a strongly worded letter to the director of bar admissions and
> have consulted an attorney, who specializes in disability law. This
> was completely outrageous and I am furious that for any kind of test,
> but especially one of this magnitude, accommodations are not more
> forthcoming. If any one has any other suggestions as to any other
> action that I should take please let me know. I want to help to make
> sure this does not continue and other test takers don't have to go
> through the same situation. I wish all of you that are battling for
> accommodations the best of luck. It is truly an uphill battle and if
> there is anything I can do to assist you please let me know.
>
> On 9/11/07, Tim Elder <tim at timeldermusic.com> wrote:
>> 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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