Being able to dodge the issue is not a good option as I see it. If they are
making this a
requirement then WE need to make having an accessible one THEIR obligation.

Dick

Dick Banks    CIO EASI
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-----Original Message-----
From: * EASI: Equal Access to Software & Information
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Paul Chapin
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2001 9:27 AM
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Subject: Re: Looking for U. Minnesota contact for info


> 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
> handheld????
>
First, you'd have to convince me that handhelds are anything more than
overpriced toys. Personally, I'd really resent being told I had to fork out
800 dollars for one of them. In this case, being able to dodge the
requirement might not be a bad thing.