Some professors prefer to administer tests themselves or to have a teaching assistant do it. Although this approach is certainly within the prerogative of the instructor, it can be an uncomfortable situation for the student. Another method that may be used is to administer the test by audio tape to the blind student who either records answers orally on another tape recorder or types the answers. It is possible to have tests brailled or tape recorded by the disAbled Student Support Services office. In any case, the teacher and student should agree early in the course on how the student's progress will be evaluated.
Some blind students use dog guides .
There is no need to worry that the dog guide will disturb the class. Dog guides are very highly trained and disciplined. Most of the time the dog will lie quietly under or beside the table or desk. The greatest disruption a professor can expect may be an occasional yawn or stretch. It is important to remember that, as tempting as it may be to pet a dog guide, the dog while in harness is responsible for guiding its owner who cannot see.