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Hi everyone, I'm mo the jo. I'm a new member of the forums. Actually, I found school survival why googling things in the middle of the night. I decided I'd like this site, and then, after that, things kicked into high gear. Just so you know, I'm completely blind, and yes, even blind people lothe school. Just thought I'd introduce myself. Thanks.
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For a blind person you type well...
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Judging by the phone icon, he's likely a user of Dragon Dictation or some other program that turns the spoken word into written form, or vice versa. The Internet isn't just for people who can see, after all.

Anyway, welcome to School Survival! I'm DoA, resident psychology nut and self-proclaimed community icon. Nice to meet you.
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(09-23-2014 05:47 AM)DoA Wrote:  Judging by the phone icon, he's likely a user of Dragon Dictation or some other program that turns the spoken word into written form, or vice versa. The Internet isn't just for people who can see, after all.

Yes, I should've refrained from the skepticism a bit more in order to not look like an idiot. Well, the damage is done it seems.
Either way, how's life... Mo the Jo?
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Welcome to the forums, mo the jo. Want to explain more about why you dislike school?

What's school like for you in general?

And... what would you change about school if you could? There's a growing Student Voice movement based on the idea that schools should adapt to learner needs and preferences. Maybe that could be a way to improve your experience.
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Your blind? That's interesting
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^Mo the Jo AKA Mojo Jojo

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(06-14-2013 08:02 AM)Potato Wrote:  watch the fuq out, we've got an "intellectual" over here.

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(09-23-2014 08:17 AM)brainiac3397 Wrote:  [img]http://mylifeinshanbles.weebly.com/uploads/2/2/8/5/22853354/4679076_orig.jpg[/img]

^Mo the Jo AKA Mojo Jojo

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Really?

It was like my 4th attempt.

Hrm...
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Hi, yes, I use something called a BrailleNote, where I can read the text on the screen without any monitors.
Hi, yes, I use something called a BrailleNote, which is a kind of PDA (person digital assistant) for blind people. It has a braille display, so I can read the text. I can chat, email, play games, etc.
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(09-23-2014 07:23 AM)Missile Wrote:  Your blind? That's interesting

His blind what?
I need to know what is so interesting.
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A braille display. Interesting.
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The interesting thing was to me username is how a blind guy could be on a forum, then he explained to me how he used the forum while being blind
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(09-23-2014 11:02 PM)Username Wrote:  
(09-23-2014 07:23 AM)Missile Wrote:  Your blind? That's interesting

His blind what?
I need to know what is so interesting.

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Not surprising, that people find it interesting.
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Hi, Mo the Jo! It's always nice to meet new people on here. You can exchange your coat for a straightjacket in the hall to your left, gas masks are optional.

What kind of music do you listen to?
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I love a little of everything. Hip-hop, RNB, rock, metal, techno, house, things like that
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Welcome to SS, Mo. Smile
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