[blindlaw] Formatting Woes

[Russ Thomas]

Find out what different formats you will need and then create one form of
document for each format. Then when you need a particular format. Open that
formatted document and use it. When you create a new document, rename the
current document so that you do not compromise the basic form you are using.

For example, in California pleadings have to be prepared in a very
particular format. We have a default pleading document which we all use --
me and my sighted paralegals. Preformatted documents save you a lot of time
and eliminate the risk of inconsistent or unacceptable documents.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rahul Bajaj
Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 5:09 PM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] Formatting Woes

Hi all,

 I hope this message finds you well.
I was wondering if we could have a dialogue about 1 major challenge which I
have often  encountered during my internships and which  some of you must
have had to confront as well at some point.
As I am sure you know, it is not easy for a visually impaired person to
format documents as effectively and quickly as a sighted person.
Due to this inherent difficulty, it often becomes difficult to complete
assignments in a time bound manner, as one has to scrupulously check the
formatting of the documents which is not at all easy with a screen reader.
The sighted person, who is responsible for assigning the work, generally
believes that the  aforementioned delay is due to the fact that the VI
person lacks efficiency and competence.
This is primarily because most of them do not know how hard it is for a VI
person to format documents independently. Another point worth noting is that
the VI person cannot overlook evenminor instructions pertaining to the
formatting of the documents just  to complete the work quickly,  as that
would greatly tarnish his/her image.
This problem prevents visually impaired people from truly showcasing their
potential which substantially reduces their chances of getting a  job offer.
So, what, in your view, is the best way of dealing with this problem?

Cheers,
Rahul

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