[BlindTlk] Computers for the blind

[Ericka]

It depends on what the situation is and of course I would ask permission. Actually for my temporary work experience at Goodwill in their office they were wondering if I had a computer to bring in with speech software already on it. Since that isn’t the case DVR will be doing the subscription thing. Should I let my counselor know that I should have the professional version? After all this is something I will be able to take from workplace to workplace. I understand that it works differently than the home version which of course would be on a Computers For The Blind machine which would be fine for home use.

Ericka Nelson

> On Apr 18, 2019, at 12:29 PM, Judy Jones via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> In addition, I believe you could get in trouble with an employer for
> bringing your computer into the workplace, depending on the level of
> confidentiality they need to maintain.
> 
> Judy
> "Embrace the day with its mercies and blessings."
> 
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlindTlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jude
> DaShiell via BlindTlk
> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2019 10:22 AM
> To: Ericka via BlindTlk
> Cc: Jude DaShiell
> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Computers for the blind
> 
> It is never a good idea to take a home computer into the workplace!
> Even more so if you work for part of the national infrastructure or
> government.  Reason for that is simple.  Computers in those workplaces
> get hacked regularly.  If you have a separate workplace computer and a
> home computer and your workplace computer gets hacked, it's technical
> support (help desk) responsibility to fix it.  If you only use your home
> computer at home and in work, you could be responsible for any data loss
> and any necessary repairs.  If an employer hasn't got enough money to
> set you up with a workplace computer and any other office equipment
> necessary for you to do your work, that employer is too
> under-capitalized to hire you.
> 
>> On Thu, 18 Apr 2019, Ericka via BlindTlk wrote:
>> 
>> Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2019 12:48:30
>> From: Ericka via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Ericka <dotwriter1 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Computers for the blind
>> 
>> Georgia, I am in Wisconsin. I agree with Mr. Mac out there. If I?m doing
> it for home use only I would love to have a Mac. But a PC is more practical
> since it can go into the workforce.
>> 
>> Ericka Nelson
>> 
>>> On Apr 16, 2019, at 5:53 PM, Georgia Cabus via BlindTlk
> <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> 
>>> Seen your email at the blindtlk. I checked them out before but I got mt
>>> laptop from Kevin from one of the listserv. He's from a non-profit org
> too
>>> and very helpful on what I needed. I didn't have a lot budget for a
> laptop
>>> but he found me a 12" lenovo that worked (I needed a lightweight with a
>>> good specs) and I got it for $135 plus shipping.
>>> 
>>> If you can't find any laptop from CFTB I can give his email.
>>> 
>>> Or if you are at certain states, there's local organizations that help
> on
>>> computers. Where are you from? I might know something.
>>> 
>>> Georgia
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