[humanser] Cerner - inaccessible medical charting system

Thu Aug 25 16:18:05 UTC 2016

Hi Ginny,

Valerie Yingling in the legal department at our national office may have 
information for you.  The phone number is 410-659-9314and I believe her 
extension is 2440.

Mary Ann Robinson
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From: "Ginny Duff via Humanser" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
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Cc: "Ginny Duff" <GDuff at stjoestoronto.ca>
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 11:43 AM
Subject: Re: [humanser] Cerner - inaccessible medical charting system

> Last night I was listening to some of the Convention Highlights from this 
> year's convention and it turns out that Cerner who's software I am having 
> trouble with is one of the manufacturers that the NFB is now pursuing 
> legally for not abiding by the Americans with Disabilities law.   I almost 
> fell off my chair!
>
> Does anyone know if there is someone I should speak to about my challenges 
> with this product?
>
> Ginny
>
>
> Dr. V. Duff
> Clinical Director, West End ACT Team,
> St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto
> Staff Psychiatrist, Complex Mental Illness, CAMH
> Lecturer, University of Toronto
> Tel:   416.530.6000, ext 3101
> FAX:   416.530.6363
>
> On Aug 23, 2016, at 1:08 PM, Ericka via Humanser 
> <humanser at nfbnet.org<mailto:humanser at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
>
> I was pretty overwhelmed when I took the bachelors exam a few years ago. I 
> am easing late past with just using a large print exam and extra time. 
> That was the dumbest thing I did. I chose this because I don't have 
> computer skills and the last time I used Zoom text or speech I couldn't 
> get the computer print big enough to be comfortable. I totally understand 
> your situation Shari!  I personally don't trust a reader and scribe to be 
> accurate. I like Merrys' suggestions.if you get to choose the reader and 
> scribe, that's one thing but there's so many soft variables here when you 
> don't get to pick that I don't feel you're being tested for your 
> knowledge. You're being tested on whether you can work with someone in a 
> team no matter how competent they are.
>
> Ericka Short
> 1750 Fordem Ave. #508
> Madison. WI. 53704
> 608-665-3170
>
> from my iPhone 6s
>
> On Aug 22, 2016, at 9:44 PM, Yiska via Humanser 
> <humanser at nfbnet.org<mailto:humanser at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
>
> although my test was at the bachelor's level I actually had a person read
> the text to me. yiska
>
> On Aug 22, 2016 8:38 PM, "Sharri Anderson via Humanser" 
> <humanser at nfbnet.org<mailto:humanser at nfbnet.org>>
> wrote:
>
> Mary,
> Have you heard of anyone having A person to read each question to them?
> When I requested Zoom text I thought I would be OK but after reading so
> many questions and I didn't even get to finish the test because there was
> 170 questions I was overwhelmed and my eyes we're so tired. Thank you so
> much for replying to my email!
>
> Sharri Anderson, MSW
>
> Cell: 502-797-6734
> Email: Sharri.anderson27 at gmail.com<mailto:Sharri.anderson27 at gmail.com>
>
>
> On Aug 22, 2016, at 10:31 PM, Merry Schoch via Humanser <
> humanser at nfbnet.org<mailto:humanser at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
>
> Asked Ford Zoom text with the speech and make sure it is written that
> way on the accommodation letter. If they cannot give you zoom text with
> speech then request that you use zoom text and jaws. Both programs! If
> there is problems with this request either or please let us know ASAP! Do
> not do not except any accommodations that you are not comfortable with.
> It's easier to turn them down and get a hold of the federations legal
> department and then they will be able to help you to acquire the
> accommodations that you need.
>
>
> Merry C. schoch,LCSW
>
> On Aug 22, 2016, at 9:13 PM, Sharri Anderson via Humanser <
> humanser at nfbnet.org<mailto:humanser at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
>
> Hello All, last week I went in to take my exam for my CSW, I used Zoom
> text and I was given extra time. Unfortunately I did not pass the test, it
> was not because of the lack of knowledge but mostly because I had a hard
> time reading the questions because I read slow and also I ran out of time.
> The zoom text did not have the reader component so I had to read all of 
> the
> questions myself, if anyone on the list has taken this exam and uses other
> programs other than some text can you please offer me some suggestions? I
> was very disappointed that I did not pass but I am going to retake the 
> exam
> in three months so I am working on  accommodations. All suggestions are
> welcome I appreciate your time thank you!
>
> Sharri Anderson, MSW
>
> Cell: 502-797-6734
> Email: Sharri.anderson27 at gmail.com<mailto:Sharri.anderson27 at gmail.com>
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