Hello Jim and everybody,

YOur message suggests that the options you list are only available for
sighted persons.  I believe that those opportunities should be available
and accessible to blind persons.  Here in Chicago, our community colleges
are accessible to blind persons as well as several universities.
Unfortunately, our specialized training programs are piss poor.  However,
it is important not to close ourselves off to the excellent resources
available in the mainstream.

kelly




On Fri, 27 Mar 1998, Jim Vaglia - TRFN Volunteer wrote:

> I wonder how people would feel if you had to pay a small fee for quality
> training at computer centers?  Computer stores and community colleges ask
> sighted folks to pay a fee for classes.  I imagine the fee structure being
> something like $50 for a single class and perhaps $200 for a package of
> classes.  This would be a onetime fee with the state rehab agency or
> perhaps private computer industry helping to pick up the rest of the tab.
> If we want to be like the sighted people then we need to stop expecting to
> receive things for free.  I do however think it is reasonable to ask to
> pay an affordable fee for services.
> Jim
>