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

Sat Jan 4 17:42:13 UTC 2014

I recently changed jobs and go into an office every day now, but prior 
to that I worked from home for three years. I agree with Walt, I don't 
think you're facing any more discrimination as a blind person working 
from home as you would in the office. As someone else said, it's also 
going to come down to skills, which again, is the same whether you're in 
an office or working from home.

On 01/04/2014 06:01 AM, Walt Cone wrote:
> 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
>
> "Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in
> the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you "
> - Princes Diana
>
>
> 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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