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From: Beth.Hatch-Alleyne@f207.n260.z1.fidonet.org (Beth Hatch-Alleyne)
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Subject: Re: accommodation
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Date: 28 Jun 91 16:08:59 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Gary; no, we should not take the extra time on our SAT's.  I have
never taken the extra time offered me on standardized tests.  With
the proper training, a blind person can use Braille, or taped tests,
and if necessary, use a reader, and finish the tests in the standard
time allotment.  I find the extra time allotment insulting, since
people areassuming I'm going to take longer taking a test, just
because I'm blind.   Brailling or taping a test is equal access, or
if a reader is needed to color in the circles on an answer sheet,
this is also equal access....., B H A.

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