[humanser] Question regarding paperwork

Reyazuddin, Yasmin Yasmin.Reyazuddin at montgomerycountymd.gov
Tue Jun 28 15:28:54 UTC 2016 

Hi Lisa, 
I know that we are on two ends of the country. 
Sometimes I feel frustrated as people keep on referring to reasonable accommodations as the employers know all about these and give people what they want. 
We have educate and continue to do so, even if the employer keeps on making the same mistake. 
Read all about my experiences in the June Braille monitor and you will know. 
If government agencies cannot give accommodations we can expect very little from small nonprofits. 


Yasmin Reyazuddin 
Aging & Disability Services 
Montgomery County Government 
Department of Health & Human Services 
401 Hungerford Drive (3rd floor) 
Rockville MD 20850 
240-777-0311 (MC311) 
240-777-1556 (personal) 
240-777-1495 (fax) 
office hours 8:30 am 5:00 pm 
Languages English, Hindi, Urdu, Braille 
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Thank you.


-----Original Message-----
From: Humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Irving via Humanser
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 11:14 AM
To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Lisa Irving <peacefulwoman89 at cox.net>
Subject: Re: [humanser] Question regarding paperwork

Yasmin

I tried calling your personal number instead I got a fax number. I would like to speak to you at some point. I will be leaving the house around 10:30 AM Pacific standard time and I will be available after 2 PM Pacific standard time please give me a call at your convenience thank you.

From, Lisa Irving
619-884-0189

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 27, 2016, at 7:52 AM, justin via Humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Of course, you have to know what methods you prefer, and what 
> accommodations you best use.
> However, if you have come up with two or three accommodations, and 
> your employer nixes them, then the employer should come up with a way 
> for you to do the work.  It's all about collaboration.
> Justin
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Reyazuddin, Yasmin via Humanser
> Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 9:34 AM
> To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Reyazuddin, Yasmin <Yasmin.Reyazuddin at montgomerycountymd.gov>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question regarding paperwork
> 
> It is extremely important that the employer provide accommodations. 
> However, big or small employers lack the knowledge about how to 
> accommodate blind people.
> We need to advocate for our rights and take responsibility for our actions. 
> Technology is just part of the solution. Do not trust it all together. 
> Use trained readers paid or volunteers, Braille and  common sense to 
> fight for your rights. The road may have many blocks or obstacles but 
> we can do it. It may take several months or years but we will win.
> 
> 
> Yasmin Reyazuddin
> Aging & Disability Services
> Montgomery County Government
> Department of Health & Human Services
> 401 Hungerford Drive (3rd floor)
> Rockville MD 20850
> 240-777-0311 (MC311)
> 240-777-1556 (personal)
> 240-777-1495 (fax)
> office hours 8:30 am 5:00 pm
> Languages English, Hindi, Urdu, Braille This message may contain 
> protected health information or other information that is confidential or privileged.
> If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by 
> return mail and destroy any copies of this material.
> Thank you.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> justin via Humanser
> Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 9:39 AM
> To: 'Human Services Division Mailing List' <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: justin <justin.williams2 at gmail.com>
> 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 accommodation 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 success 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 out 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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