[humanser] Vision declining

[Rebecca Arrowood]

Thank you! I am definitely working on allowing myself to grieve the loss of my version.  At the same time continuing to focus on things that I can do and you have control over. 

Thanks,
Rebecca Arrowood
Sent from my iPhone


> On Feb 4, 2018, at 2:13 PM, Michael Abell via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Rebecca,
>    I have been a Jaws user for quite some time (my first version was
> 5.0). I have NVDA that I use as a back up, but I prefer to use JAWS.
>    I have found that the different EMR solutions are becoming more
> compatible and some are open to discussions around improving their
> platforms. I have found that the nagging problem of paperwork is one that is
> shared by all human service workers regardless of blindness!
>    I would also encourage you to attend to the emotional adjustment of
> the continuous loss of your vision. Self-care is so important to our work. I
> have found that many counselors ignore their own adjustment to loss and find
> themselves struggling with the powerless feelings associated with depression
> and anxiety. Without the attention to the self, the weeds of self doubt can
> creep into our garden and choke out the fruits of our work. Take care my
> friend.
> 
> Warmly,
> 
> Rev. Michael “Big Dog” Abell
> MSPC
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: HumanSer [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rebecca
> Arrowood via HumanSer
> Sent: Saturday, February 03, 2018 10:59 AM
> To: humanser at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Rebecca Arrowood
> Subject: [humanser] Vision declining
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I currently work as a mental health and substance abuse counselor in
> training. I have progressive Conrad dystrophy. I am noticing that my vision
> is actually declining. I am worried about how this will impact my ability to
> complete my job, specifically around completing paperwork. 
> 
> How do others complete paperwork efficiently? I currently use magic screen
> magnification and reader. I am not sure if I need to spend more time to
> become more efficient in using a screen reader and switch over to using
> JAWS?  I just struggle with spending so much additional time to complete
> basic paperwork. For example completing monthly progress reports and having
> to sort through paper charts to obtain drug screen results in order to
> complete a monthly progress report to include recent drug screen results. 
> 
> Thanks,
> Rebecca Arrowood
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
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