Hi, all.
I think I had readers for several of my exams too, but did have Braille
copies for others.
It often just boils down to what theVE team can or is willing to do, if
there's time enough to request a Braille test from the League, etc..
In fact, a few years ago, I actually worked with Perry Green (WY1O), from
the ARRL VEC to produce several Braille exams for our local VE team for a
blind applicant who started at the Tech level and wanted to upgrade to
General.
I had to return those test, so, who knows, they may find their way to
another blind applicant somewhere down the road, although, come to think of
it, the question pools for the Tech and General probably have changed since
then.
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barbara Lombardi" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2011 9:47 AM
Subject: Re: fcc exams
>I had a reader for my extra--worked out well. And going back, had readers
> for my novice, generald and advanced.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2011 8:36 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: fcc exams
>
> Hi, all.
>
> As a certified VE, I think this could be a very feasible option as a form
> of
> special testing for blind license applicants, and perhaps others with
> special needs.
>
> Not only would it make it easier on the VE team, but it would also allow
> the
> blind applicant to review questions and answers as many times as he/she
> would like, without the added pressure of having to ask the VE exam
> readers
> to repeat qquestions and choices.
>
> So, in sum, at first glance, I think this is a great idea.
>
> Will be interested to see what others think.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Ray
> Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2011 9:46 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: fcc exams
>
> Greetings,
>
> I think most of us are aware of the options that we have in taking exams,
> using a reader, getting a Braille copy, or some using print magnification.
> The question has been raised on whether any VEs are allowing people to
> take
> their exams on the computer. When I took my Extra exam today one of the
> VEs
> said he had seen one test site that had applicants do their exams on PCS.
> I
> had asked around a bit to see if this was an option but found no answers.
> I
> should add that I had an excellent reader for the exam and even though I
> had
> thought earlier that I would have preferred to do it in Braille I believe
> it
> wouldn't have changed anything. How about some thoughts from the rest of
> you on this.
>
> Also, I would be interested in communicating some with blind persons who
> are
> VEs since I am considering taking that on too.
>
> 73,
> Bob
> WA0KZB/ae
>
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