[blindlaw] Legal research technology

[Elizabeth Rene]

In an earlier post today, I've asked blind lawyers to comment on their 
experience as Federal attorneys.  I mentioned there that I hadn't practiced 
for a while, pursuing instead post-graduate study and other interests 
outside the Law.

When I left my last legal position, Windows was barely accessible, most of 
my computer work was done in MS Dos, I scrutinized contracts with a CCT, and 
I hunted for case law and Shepherdized opinions with an 8X magnifying glass.

Today on my laptop I use Windows XP with Service Pack Three, JAWS, and 
Kurzweil 1000.  But I've never used any of the legal databases such as 
Lexis.  Any ad hoc legal research I do these days, I do through Google.

Does anyone have suggestions on how I might finally haul myself into the 
21st century?

Which computer-based research tools work best for you, and how have you 
learned to use them?

Thanks,

Elizabeth