[Electronics-talk] Telework/work from home/work virtually/telecommute?

Sat Jan 4 12:01:18 UTC 2014

Lauren,

     Isn't that the same problem blind people have in the regular work force
and not just work from home.

     I work at home as a customer service representative and yes have those
problems but had the same problem going to job interviews.  The person who
interviews just can't think past the blindness issue and am worried how they
can train me or how I can do the job.
Walt

-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Lauren Merryfield
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2014 1:43 AM
To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Telework/work from home/work
virtually/telecommute?

Hi,
The main problem is that the companies who offer telework will not employ
blind persons; they are fear-driven about whether blind persons could do the
work, (which they could if trained properly) if it would cost the company
more (no it wouldn't) and if there would be liability issues (no there
wouldn't.) 

Too bad you can't have blind people who are not doing telework take a
survey. You might have a hard time finding blind people who are actually
teleworking because of fear and misconceptions on the part of the companies
who won't hire blind workers.
Thanks
Lauren

-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Makkawy, Amin
Sent: Friday, January 03, 2014 8:57 PM
To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Telework/work from home/work
virtually/telecommute?

The thing is, so many company's/organizations are starting to implement
telecommuting/work from home programs. Often times these programs make
employees more satisfied and decrease costs for the company. My goal at this
time is to understand the experiences of blind teleworkers. Think of my
survey as a thermometer used to understand/measure experiences. After
understanding where we are at now, the next steps should become easier to
define. I am passionate to do all what I can to promote equality in the
virtual workplace!

Respect,

Amin
-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Lisa D Porter
Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2014 10:42 PM
To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Telework/work from home/work
virtually/telecommute?

Hi Lauren,
I'm definitely with you here. I want to work and have good skills, but we're
getting ready to move to a small town with terrible transportation so
Telework may be my only option.
Lisa

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On 1/2/2014 11:16 PM, Lauren Merryfield wrote:
> Hi,
> I wish someone would tell us some options for teleworking as a blind
person.
> What kinds of work are blind people doing from home and what are the 
> options available?
> Thanks
> Lauren
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Makkawy, Amin
> Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2014 6:45 PM
> To: 'electronics-talk at nfbnet.org'
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Telework/work from home/work 
> virtually/telecommute?
>
> Deadline extended! Partake in my survey and be entered into a raffle 
> for one of three $30 amazon.com gift cards! Feel free to distribute 
> widely, list serves/colleagues/friends/anyone who you think might be
interested!
>
>
>
> In mid-December I distributed a survey regarding the experiences of 
> blind teleworkers. Due to the great incites obtained, I am opening up 
> the survey until January 21st 2014. If you qualify (are a 
> teleworker/work from home and identify as blind/visually impaired), 
> please tell me about your experiences by filling out my survey. The 
> information you provide will be kept confidential.
>
> To participate or in order  to learn more, navigate to the following 
> web
> address:
>
> https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NW9C9P2
>
>
>
> Happy 2014,
>
>
>
> Amin Makkawy
>
> Communication Studies Master's Candidate University of North Carolina 
> at Charlotte
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> From: Makkawy, Amin
>
> Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 10:58 AM
>
> To: 'electronics-talk at nfbnet.org'
>
> Subject: Make your voice heard and win one of three $30 amazon.com 
> gift cards!
>
>
>
> Please distribute to anyone who you think might be interested/qualified!
>
>
>
> My name is Amin Makkawy. I am a graduate student at the University of 
> North Carolina Charlotte conducting research on the workplace 
> experience of blind and/or visually impaired employees who work 
> virtually (also known as teleworking or working remotely).
>
> If you are over 18 years old, identify as visually impaired and/or 
> blind, and have been employed fulltime for the last six months in a 
> position where you telework at least approximately 75% of the time, I 
> want to hear from you! Below is a link where you can learn more and 
> participate in a short 30 minute survey I have designed. In fact if 
> you participate in this survey by December 24th, you can choose to 
> provide your e-mail address at the end of the survey (this will be 
> disconnected from the data you provide) in order to be entered into a
drawing for one of three $30 amazon.com gift cards!
>
> https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NW9C9P2
>
> If you have any questions regarding this study feel free to contact me 
> at amakkawy at uncc.edu<mailto:amakkawy at uncc.edu>. Thank you in advance.
>
>
>
> Respectfully,
>
>
>
> Amin Makkawy
>
> M.A. Student: Department of Communication Studies UNC Charlotte
>
>
>
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