Norm I am interested to see what the list is able to find out regarding the
requirement of a hand held device by all students.  While the BrailleNote is an
helpful new device, it has not been designed to perform all the functions of a
hand held.  Sounds like someone has not thought this one through...


Franklin

At 02:27 PM 7/7/01 -0700, you wrote:
>Hello:
>I just read an article online that states that U. Min. will require all
>incoming Freshmen to purchase a handheld computer.
>
>If so, what accomodations are being made for students who are disabled,
>blind or very low vision or motor impaired and cannot use a hand held????
>
>Letting them avoid the requirement is probably not a good enough
>accomodation as I assume the device is to provide access to something and
>providing an equal access will be necessary.
>
>Any feedback is appreciated.
>
>Norman