[blindlaw] Deputy Clark position question

[Susan Kelly]

As a bi-lingual public defender at a juvenile court in southern Arizona - our files are both electronic and paper.  Nashville is likely in the same boat, since the metro area is similar in size.  The electronic is not completely accessible, although if someone took the time and effort (which I have neither the time nor the authorization), it could probably be scripted and tweaked to work quite well with JAWS.  There are different terms that are used as opposed to an adult system, so those will also require slightly different vocabulary.  If you need it at some point, please feel free to e-mail me off-list.  Good luck with the interview!

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From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rebecca Leon via blindlaw
Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 3:43 PM
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Cc: Rebecca Leon
Subject: [blindlaw] Deputy Clark position question


I hope you are all well and are getting ready and excited for convention this year.
I wanted to email you all with a few questions concerning the role of a court clark  As a social worker, I have had a job position come available as a deputy clerk and Spanish translator for the juvenile court in Nashville Tennessee.
I am positive that I have the skills necessary for this job but I am going in for the interview tomorrow and want to be sure that I can realistically address potential concerns they might have. If you all have any advice on this, it would be so appreciated. My questions are as follows and are generally directed to anyone who has served as the court clerk, although if you have not but would like to give advice, that is welcome as well:
What kind of filing systems are used by the court, and can they be accessible to blind people generally (are they electronic?) Have you used any specific accommodations which you found helpful or even invaluable?
Is there specific terminology which I personally should be aware of?
During your election/hiring process did you ever address concerns related to disability?
Do you have any other advice which does not fit into the above. Questions?
Thank you for your help and advice
Rebecca ~

    When a man loves, he seeks no power, and therefore, he has power.
~Alan Paton
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