Hi Tom,
They were not accessible in 2008.
They have probably changed but there would be enough info to help someone at least get started.
I for one would be interested in the txt files.
I have taken the first course already.
Colleen Roth, N8TNV;


----- Original Message -----
From: tom behler <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Date: 2009/11/20 03:00:27
Subject: Re: advice needed

>
>
>     Terri:
> 
> When I took all three ARRL EMCOM COURSES BACK AROUND 2004 AND 2005, THEY 
> were all available on line, and everything was in text format.
> 
> I'd suggest either going to the arrl.org web site and looking for the course 
> materials, or, call the ARRL FOR DIRECTION.
> 
> I'd send you my text files, but I am sure they are outdated now.
> 
> Bottom line is that unless something very regressive has happened, the 
> course materials should be in text format and should be fairly accessible.
> 
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Terri Pannett" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 2:34 PM
> Subject: advice needed
> 
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Sorry for the cross-post, but I'd like some advice from all viewpoints.
> 
> I will be taking the Arecc Level I course and it's being taught locally.  It
> will last one day and the test will be taken on the same day.  I haven't
> been to school for years, (grin).
> 
> The material will be presented using PowerPoint slides and the sighted folks
> will be getting a copy of this material on paper.
> 
> How do you think I should handle the situation?  Should I take notes using
> the BrailleSense Plus?  Should I record the presentation usinng the BSP OR
> cassette machine?  Is it possible to convert the material ahead of time into
> text so I could read it with my BSP?  Does anyone have a text version of the
> material?  (I'm assuming the material you might have from the online version
> of the course would cover the same things as the course I'm taking.)
> 
> Any advice would be welcome.
> 
> Terri Amateur Radio call sign KF6CA.