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Kelly Pierce <[log in to unmask]>
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VICUG-L: Visually Impaired Computer Users' Group List
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Sun, 15 Jun 1997 08:19:40 -0500
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> Last time I checked few if any of these computerized testing programs
> worked with screen readers.  I know the college I work for has switched to
> all computerized testing for placement tests and there's no way to get the
> tests to work with screen readers.
>
> Kelly

How does the college accommodate blind test takers?  Are readers used?  do you
think that this accommodation yields lower test results for blind students
rather then taking the test through adaptive technology? Also, if the tests
were accessible through technology, do you believe that using the adaptive
technology to take the test would be a barrier for many students?

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