[Blindtlk] Blind Diesel Mechanics Out There?

[Bryan Schulz]

hi,

i was told by a woman with national last convention that you can call and 
get info about specialized micrometers and torque wrenches.
i picked up the talking multi meter and tape measure last summer.

Bryan Schulz

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jewel S." <herekittykat2 at gmail.com>
To: <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 11:36 AM
Subject: [Blindtlk] Blind Diesel Mechanics Out There?


> Dear all,
>
> My friend, Mike, is planning on attending the local college to get an
> Associate's in Heavy Equipment Mechanics. He got a certificate many
> years ago, and worked as a Diesel Mechanic mostly working on the
> engine of eighteen-wheelers. With this associate's degree, he will be
> working on the entire diesel truck, and plans on looking into
> specializing in construction equipment.
>
> Though he has worked as a diesel mechanic before, it was before his
> visual loss due to early-onset macular degeneration. Now, his vision
> is 20/200 in the right eye and finger recognition in the peripheral in
> the left. He can use a CCTV, and reads with a magnifier for everyday
> use, and uses ZoomText. However, he is unsure of what accommodations
> and/or adaptable equipment would be best for his education in the
> Diesel Mechanic classes, as well as in the co-op work and employment
> afterwards.
>
> so, he is looking for other mechanics (especially diesel mechanics)
> who are visually impaired or blind. He would like to hear from those
> who use CCTVs and other visual aids, especially, on the types of CCTVs
> that are good for working on engines (he has heard there is a good one
> that is on an arm?), as well as things like monoculars, as well as
> non-visual equipment and tips.
>
> If you are or know soemone who is employed (or has been employed as) a
> dieselmechanic, please write to Mike at mcwellduh538 at gmail.com
>
> He has an appointment with someone next week for an assessment, but
> the woman doing the assessment has already told him that she is not
> sure about the mechanics program, and that they will have to figure it
> out together, and he wanted to come prepared.
>
> Thank you,
> Jewel
> NFB of NC
>
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