[humanser] I am a counselor in a nonprofit agency and have been using Clinicians Desk Top (CDT) for seven months. This software is totally inaccessible, except that a state tech consultant created a menu so that I can click on items, such as the asses

Sun Dec 11 01:23:10 UTC 2016

Gin,
	Therapy Notes is practice software that can be used in a variety of
settings. We are a private practice thatuses the software to track client
progress,develop treatment notes and plans, schedule appointments, and
billing. The software also allows for the electronic storage of notes to
reduce storage issues.
	I like it as it allows me the ability to "read: the file content.
Most of our previous clients have paper files that I cannot access without a
reader. Therapy notes affords me the power to be more independent . 

Warmly,

Rev. Michael “Big Dog” Abell

Helping individuals to find their eyes in the dark.

The Family Ministry Counseling and Psychotherapy Services
700 E Jefferson St. Suite 250
Phoenix, Arizona  85034
(602) 253-4084 ext 1

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-----Original Message-----
From: HumanSer [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ginny Duff
via HumanSer
Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2016 9:16 AM
To: Human Services Division Mailing List
Cc: Ginny Duff
Subject: Re: [humanser] I am a counselor in a nonprofit agency and have been
using Clinicians Desk Top (CDT) for seven months. This software is totally
inaccessible, except that a state tech consultant created a menu so that I
can click on items, such as the asses

The inaccessibility of charting software seems to me to be one of the
biggest impediments to us doing our work.   Organisations buy into these
programs and spend huge amounts of money to do so and don't probably even
ask about accessiblity (becuse it is not on their radar screen.). The
software developers don't have it on their radar screen either despite the
Americans with Disabilities Act.  So infuriating.

Michael - You are using Therapy Notes.   Is this for a private practice
set-up? 

Ginny

Dr. V. Duff
Clinical Director
West End Assertive Community Treatment Team St. Joseph's Health Centre,
Toronto Psychiatrist, Extended Forensic Out-patient Services Centre For
Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto Lecturer, University of Toronto

> On Dec 10, 2016, at 9:39 AM, Cheryl Wade via HumanSer
<humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Thanks to the therapist who suggested Therapy Notes. I'm sorry that my
message got so garbled in the translation.
> 
> 
> Listers could help me in a big way because I have an interview for a new
job and would like to know which software types work well with JAWS and
which do not. That way, when I ask about software the agency uses, I could
have a good idea if I might want to take the position should it be offered
to me.
> 
> 
> Also, if anyone does needd to use Clinicians Desk Top in the future, I can
make available a CD that, when installed, would give you a menu with some of
the most-used applications. The software does not work at all with JAWS
because none of the items are labeled or can be found by using the tab key
or even a JAWS find. MY menu has keystrokes used to pull it up and to put
the cursor on the desired item. It is, however, very, very slow. Just
pulling up a case note template takes about four minutes.
> 
> 
> Thanks for your quick response. Please continue to share your ideas.
> 
> 
> Cheryl Wade
> 
> 
>> On 12/10/2016 8:16 AM, Michael Abell via HumanSer wrote:
>> Hello,
>>    I am not familiar with this software. I use Therapy Notes with 
>> great success. The program is very accessible and works well with 
>> JAWS. The best part about it is their support. If I have any 
>> difficulty in any area of the process, I can call up a "live" person 
>> to troubleshoot any problem. I also like the feeling that I can 
>> impact the development of the software. They take my comments and 
>> suggestions serious and implement changes based upon my needs. Give them
a try!
>>    Here's the link:
>> 
>> https://www.therapynotes.com/
>> 
>> 
>> Warmly,
>> 
>> Rev. Michael “Big Dog” Abell
>> 
>> Helping individuals to find their eyes in the dark.
>> 
>> The Family Ministry Counseling and Psychotherapy Services
>> 700 E Jefferson St. Suite 250
>> Phoenix, Arizona  85034
>> (602) 253-4084 ext 1
>> 
>> Notice of Confidentiality: This e-mail, and any attachments, is 
>> intended only for use by the addressee(s) and may contain privileged 
>> or confidential information. Any distribution, reading, copying or 
>> use of this communication and any attachments by anyone other than 
>> the addressee, is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you 
>> have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify me by 
>> e-mail (
>> bigdog4744 at gmail.com) or telephone (602-253-4084), and permanently 
>> destroy or delete the original and any copies or printouts of this 
>> e-mail and any attachments.
>>    
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: HumanSer [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
>> Cheryl Wade via HumanSer
>> Sent: Friday, December 09, 2016 10:48 PM
>> To: humanser at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Cheryl Wade
>> Subject: [humanser] I am a counselor in a nonprofit agency and have 
>> been using Clinicians Desk Top (CDT) for seven months. This software 
>> is totally inaccessible, except that a state tech consultant created 
>> a menu so that I can click on items, such as the assessmen
>> 
>> I have two questions: Do any listers use Clinicians Desk Top with 
>> major success? What charting software packages work well and which 
>> should I not bother with? Does anyone know specifically about 
>> Community Mental Health software for Michigan.
>> 
>> Cheryl Wade
>> 
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