[humanser] ON READERS

Thu Jul 7 02:20:16 UTC 2016

 Hi,

I love having readers, they can read handwritten documents, scan typed 
documents for needed facts like Social Security numbers & telephone numbers, 
sort & file paperwork, and give other assistance.  In most circumstances the 
person should be veted by the organization and most not-for-profits use 
volunteers who have gone through the agency orientation process.  I always 
review confidentiality issues myself as well.

I have, currently two two-hour slots on my weekly schedule for this, but 
this will dwindle as I move into EMR documentation.

JD
-----Original Message----- 
From: Ashley Bramlett via Humanser
Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 10:02 PM
To: Human Services Division Mailing List
Cc: Ashley Bramlett
Subject: Re: [humanser] Question regarding paperwork

Justin,

so true is your last statement. Your employer is supposed to help you with
accomodations.
But I suspect many employers don't and instead do not hire the qualified
blind applicant or fire them.

I'm wondering about using readers. How exactly does this work? Who pays for
the readers? Also logistically, how much time is used with a reader for such
paperwork? I've not met a blind person using readers as a reasonable
accomodation but most bline working adults I know work in the federal
government or federal contracting areas.

I'm definitely eager to know how readers work in the workplace as I might
need one someday. Many employees have cubicles. It seems to me you and the
reader would need a quiet closed in space to do the paperwork whether in
soft or hard copy.
Otherwise, your reader and you could disturb other employees and breach
confidentiality as you go over information.

Readers sound like a good idea if they are reliable.

Ashley
-----Original Message----- 
From: justin via Humanser
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 9:39 AM
To: 'Human Services Division Mailing List'
Cc: justin
Subject: Re: [humanser] Question regarding paperwork

It is going to depend upon context. Readers/notetakers properly trained
could be used, as well as the method you proposed to your former employer.
Among others.
The ideal is to have an accessible system, but your employer is supposed to
help you with accommodations.
Justin

-----Original Message-----
From: Humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rebecca
Arrowood via Humanser
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 8:15 AM
To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Rebecca Arrowood <rmarrowood12 at me.com>
Subject: Re: [humanser] Question regarding paperwork

So can I ask how do you do it?

Thanks,
Rebecca Arrowood
Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 27, 2016, at 11:29 PM, Lisa Irving via Humanser
<humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> A few months ago I started a new job. One of my selling points was my
ability to be very systematic and very accurate with documentation. No one
asked me how I did it they just wanted to know if I could do it
>
> Best,
> Lisa Irving
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 27, 2016, at 3:21 PM, JD Townsend via Humanser
<humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Paperwork access is one of the issues this Division is working on.
Eventually all systems will need to become compliant as the federal
government is working to make all electronic medical records or EMR to be
assessable to all patients.  Sadly this is not yet the case.
>>
>> Of course a reasonable accomidation would be to scan printed paperwork
into the electronic record, but an employer may be reluctant to grant that
prior to hiring you.  A volunteer could be hired to do this job following
all confidentiality requirements of the agency.
>>
>> If JAWS can read the screens and controls then a friendly person from or
contracted from your state's Blind Services would, in most circumstances,
have the EMR speaking and brailling out for you in pretty quick order.  A
Blind Services case manager ought to be glad to provide this service as it
will mean your employability.  Remember they can close your case as a big
successs once you start getting paid.
>>
>> I work at a large hospital and am having success with their very odd EMR
after work from such a screen reader app writer.
>>
>> The trick is to get the job first, then worry about the ways and means.
An answer who asks about paperwork to me gets the answer:  "I don't like
paperwork, but I don't like the feeling of it getting behind.  I did this in
my university work and at my other places of employment and I am sure I will
not let you down."  I have not yet met a manager or supervisor who cared
about my techniques.  My current supervisor just asked me if I dictate my
notes, something I've never done, and I've worked there for over 15 years.
>>
>> Best of luck.
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: Rebecca Arrowood via Humanser
>> Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 12:58 PM
>> To: humanser at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Rebecca Arrowood
>> Subject: [humanser] Question regarding paperwork
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I just graduated with my MSE in Counseling and I am an LPC-IT NCC.
Anyway, I had a job lined up but it did not work out.
>>
>> I am wondering how everyone does paperwork for their job specifically
pertaining to client intakes, progress notes, treatment plans, when JAWS
does not work with the companies software program.  I asked my previous
employer about completing my notes in word and having someone data enter the
information into their system but they said they did not have the man power
for that.
>>
>> I am looking for any and all advice to figuring put how to complete
paperwork if my screen reader does not work with the companies program for
future employment.  Likewise, I am new to this field so anyone who has been
working as a counselor for a while please feel free to share with me any
tips you have as to how to meet job requirements as a counselor who is
blind/visually impaired.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Rebecca Arrowood
>> E-mail: rmarrowood12 at me.com
>> Phone: 1-920-841-2808
>> "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. "
>> Helen Keller
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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