[BlindTlk] The Unemployment Rate of The Blind

[Judy Jones]

Very true!

Thanks.

Judy


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From: BlindTlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jude
DaShiell via BlindTlk
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 1:06 PM
To: Roanna Bacchus via BlindTlk
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] The Unemployment Rate of The Blind

If you apply for another one of those jobs, please have nvda evaluated
in addition to jaws.  It's possible nvda may be able to do what jaws
can't and in that way maybe get you employed.

On Mon, 14 Jan 2019, Roanna Bacchus via BlindTlk wrote:

> Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:11:45
> From: Roanna Bacchus via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Judy Jones via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Roanna Bacchus <rbacchus228 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] The Unemployment Rate of The Blind
>
> Hi Judy thanks for your message. I have been job hunting for three years.
In 2017 I applied fol eight jobs and got rejected from every one of them. I
applied to be a Communications Specialist with the Seminole County
Sherriff's office. They determined that even with the use of Jaws I could
not do the job.
>
> On Jan 14, 2019 3:03 PM, Judy Jones via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> >
> > Yes, this has been proven years ago, and it is a day by day education
process.? The reason this is, that there are so few blind in comparison to
other minority or disability groups, so we're some of the least understood.?
This has always been the case.? Over the years, I have seen great strides in
some areas, and technology has certainly helped this, but we still have a
long way to go.
> >
> > Back in the day, we didn't have to worry about competitive technology.?
For example, any blind person who had learned touch typing could use a
typewriter and correcting tape to fix mistakes.?
> >
> > Blind mechanics could do their job without having to deal with a
computer diagnostic screen they might not have access to.
> >
> > We didn't have quiet cars, e-scooters, or obstructive vehicle-share
issues or pop-up bus stops to deal with.
> >
> > On the other hand, back then, the only way to get at printed material
was to have it brailled, read, or recorded, once recordings were possible.
> >
> > So, I think, now, in some ways, it is easier for blind people to make
it, in other ways, harder.? The big plus now, is that we have all kinds of
information available to us, just as our sighted counterparts, but we still
are trying to figure out competitive ways of getting at and using this
information, whether it's classroom access, or job site access.
> >
> > What concerns me is that over the years, unemployment among the blind
hasn't seemed to go down, so the problem hasn't really been solved yet, in
spite of our efforts.
> >
> > The way I look at it, though, is, there is always going to be that first
day of discovery, whether small or great, that will further aid us in
successful employment.
> >
> > Judy
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: BlindTlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Roanna
Bacchus via BlindTlk
> > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 11:35 AM
> > To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> > Cc: Roanna Bacchus
> > Subject: [BlindTlk] The Unemployment Rate of The Blind
> >
> > Dear Members,
> >
> > Today I was reading a report about the employment outcome for the blind
and the Vocational Rehabilitation system. Factors such as assistive
technology, braille, Orientation and mobility, and independent living all
contribute to the blind being able to attain employment. Vocational
Rehabilitation counselors work tirelessly to provide employment
opportunities for their clients. Employment Placement Specialists also
provide job opportunities for blind clients who receive Vocational
Rehabilitation services. I think that the low expectations of others have
contributed to the low unemployment rate of the blind. What are your
thoughts on this topic?
> >
> > Roanna Bacchus?
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