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One of the goals of the newsletter is to share about issues and barriers that young people with disabilities feel are important. The Summer Newsletter features the first of several columns about accessibility. This section of the newsletter allows youth to express their thoughts, feelings, and knowledge about issues that they feel passionately about. The article below is a young leader's experience as a blind senior in high school preparing for college. The complete article and many other interesting columns can be read in the Summer 2007 issue of the newsletter, which is available by clicking the words "Summer Newsletter" in the list at the top of this page. Accessible Avenues By Claire Stanley One major accessibility issue I have faced in high school has been the lack of accessible Braille materials. Several of the textbooks I have needed over the four years of high school have not been available. This year, as a senior, two of my books were not available in Braille. Because of this, they have had to be Brailled as we go, causing me to fall behind in both math and biology. Another problem I have faced has been my textbooks not being sent in until a month or more after the school year has started. My Spanish textbook was not sent to my school until November this year, forcing me to do a lot of makeup work. Some of my books have been available on tape, but using books on tape makes it more difficult to do my homework assignments. Also, several of the handouts and other materials from my classes have not been in Braille. I have had to be extremely dependent on other students to read me the assignments. The hardest part about this problem is that it is very hard to find a solution. I have made complaints and tried to change things, but the problem is the textbooks and materials simply do not exist. The publishers have not produced them. So even if my school district was completely behind me, the problem starts at a much higher level. Accessible Avenues will feature what youths have to say about accessibility issues. This column is written by the Access for All Committee. If you would like to respond to Claire's experience or have something to share about accessibility challenges that you have encountered, please e-mail Peter Squire at psquire@gmu.edu.
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President's remarks and for video and audio: For 12 years, the ADA has proven that when people are treated with dignity and respect, our entire nation benefits. And the best way to celebrate the progress the ADA has made is to continue and build on that progress. And here's an update on NFI:Honoring the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
See a mention of NYLN's youth directed survey, in which, NYLN member, Rebecca Hare, commments. |
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