[humanser] Assistive technology?

[Alexander Castillo]

Hi Lindsay, in terms of managing and billing cases, we have used a
agency wide record management system called eforce. It's somewhat
accessible, however none of these systems are made with accessibility
in mind, so we have had to do much work on our part to have it
function with JAWS, as it is the screen reader which is used in the
agency.

Some of These record keeping systems have a watered down mobile
version which you might be able to use on your iphone, ipad or other
device. the general system might work better with an i-device as well,
you will have to experiment a little and see what you find.

In terms of alternative assistive tech, I would recommend playing
around with NVDA, which you may download at no cost at
NVDA-project.org

Also, try System Access which might still be found at SAtogo.com.

These other screen readers might at times pick up things which JAWS
will not, and it is always a good idea to have more than one solution
at hand.

As an alternative to the note-taker, see how you feel about something
like an ipad mini with a bluetooth keyboard and braille display. It
will probably give you more compatibility at work then the note taker.

Just thoughts,

Thanks for reading.

Alex Castillo

On 6/12/13, Sandy <sandraburgess at msn.com> wrote:
> Lindsay,
>
> I have always used my Pac Mate BX and it has been helpful to use while
> meeting with clients.  I would have an assessment form and read parts with
> the display while with clients, then fill out the form.  I do not do
> billing, but my progress notes after each session allow me to be paid.
> Because I am not licensed to practice independently, the actual billing is
> not my problem.
>
> Right now the software my agency recently bought does not work well with
> JAWS, plus they are using forms developed by a company in Massachusetts to
> standardize paperwork, such as initial assessments, treatment plans,
> progress notes, etc. The standards forms are giving we blind folks problems,
>
> and the developers have gone about two years promising they would make the
> forms accessible.
>
>
> Sandy
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Lindsay Sloan" <warriorqueen4 at gmail.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 1:54 PM
> To: <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [humanser] Assistive technology?
>
>> Good Morning All,
>>  I was wondering, for those of you who are practicing Mental Health
>> Counselors, what assistive technology do you find helpful.  What
>> software do you use for billing and managing cases, and is your
>> preferred assistive technology compatible with that software?
>>  I am a ZoomText user and am learning JAWS.  I am also learning to
>> use a BX PacMate.  Should I look into any other assistive tech?
>>  Thanks so much.
>> Lindsay Sloan
>>
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