From ashleytownsend421 at gmail.com  Mon Mar  1 22:52:56 2021
From: ashleytownsend421 at gmail.com (Ashley Townsend)
Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2021 15:52:56 -0700
Subject: [HumanSer] Fwd: Regarding Contacting Simple Practice Developers
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---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Ashley Townsend <ashleytownsend421 at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Feb 25, 2021 at 3:04 PM
Subject: Regarding Contacting Simple Practice Developers
To: <david.andrews at nfbnet.org>, Merry Schoch,LCSW <merryschoch at verizon.net>


Hello,

My name is Ashley Townsend and I am a board-certified music therapist and
licensed clinical social worker. I have LCA, and have gradually been losing
my vision since I was a young kid. At this point, I essentially only have
light perception.

I recently moved to Denver from central Florida. I am in contact with
vocational rehab services here and have a wonderful blind tech support
person who I work with weekly to expand my skills and problem solve issues
around work related technology.

I currently have started work with two different practices as an LCSW. Both
utilize Simple Practice as a platform for documentation, scheduling, and
telehealth.

There is the website simplepractice.com and the mobile app version. So far,
it is overall better than the nightmarish electronic medical records
systems I have dealt with in the past in terms of accessibility. However,
there are certain functions that I need to be able to perform regularly
that I am not able to do on the laptop or the mobile app. The calendar is
especially problematic. I have also heard sighted colleagues echo the same
sentiment.

I have reached out to the developers of Simple Practice now and not
received any response. I have heard through other platforms for the blind
and visually impaired in social service that the developers of Simple
Practice are pretty responsive. What I would really love is to be able to
talk to someone on the phone. But I can't seem to find an option to do that.

Any feedback or assistance that you could provide in this matter would be
greatly appreciated. I could really use some support in reaching them and
emphasizing that changing the calendar feature to be more accessible would
benefit blind and sighted clinicians alike.

Thank you so much! I look forward to hearing from you!

Ashley Townsend, MT-BC, LCSW
386.871.4016

From sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com  Thu Mar  4 15:04:05 2021
From: sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com (Sarah Meyer)
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 10:04:05 -0500
Subject: [HumanSer] Accessible technology wish list
In-Reply-To: <00b601d70b0a$8eae6010$ac0b2030$@Bellsouth.net>
References: <00b601d70b0a$8eae6010$ac0b2030$@Bellsouth.net>
Message-ID: <1C4004B6-ECD2-49BA-9A6B-EB3362832F97@gmail.com>

Thank you to everyone who provided suggestions and feedback! JD, the EMDRK kit is the special equipment for administering EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing)  therapy.

Sent from the  iPhone of Sarah Meyer

> On Feb 24, 2021, at 7:11 PM, JD Townsend via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?
> Hello, wise to look at this before you start the job.
> 
> While I can only speak for myself, here are my recommendations.
> 
> I find a braille watch helps me keep on track with time without little voices interrupting the flow of the session;  I take my Apple watch off for sessions.  Some folks like the vibrations of the Apple watch, but they don't give me a more exact time as I require.
> I find that my MS Office skills always seem to need updating.
> I find a flat bed scanner more functional in an office situation than one of the cell phone apps.
> Like you, I have found that having a VR or Blind Services paid software engeneer who will assist in creating ease of use for the company's electronic medical records most helpful. 
> I'm not aware of what a "full EMDR kit" might be, but if this is for medical records, check that the practice you are joining are using as you might end up having to use their software.  All of the EMR programs are not purchased, they usually charge you by the client.
> 
> Please let us know how it goes.
> 
> 
> JD Townsend, LCSW
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HumanSer <humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Sarah Meyer via HumanSer
> Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 12:17 PM
> To: humanser at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Sarah Meyer <sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [HumanSer] Accessible technology wish list
> 
> hi everyone,
> 
> if you could have any assistive technology in the world to help you perform your job as a therapist, what would you wish for? I?m getting ready to have a worksite evaluation for my assistive technology needs for my new job as a therapist with a group private practice. The most obvious things to me are a new laptop, JAWS and scripting for our electronic medical record system  if necessary, making sure that my braille display is functioning optimally. I?m also trying to decide between requesting a smart braille watch or a traditional braille watch for tracking time. I?m considering requesting a Braille embosser and software so that I can produce my own handouts and forms for myself to follow. I?m also requesting that VR assist in purchasing a full EMDR kit so that I have the equipment needed to use this treatment in an accessible way. I?m curious to know what others are using or would love to use as a part of their workflow and practice.
> 
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From sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com  Thu Mar  4 15:10:47 2021
From: sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com (Sarah Meyer)
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 10:10:47 -0500
Subject: [HumanSer] Question about most efficient way of accessing the DSM-5
Message-ID: <9D50DC39-AFE1-4FC3-BB50-86D1107F701F@gmail.com>

Good morning! I am wondering how people most efficiently access the DSM five. I have downloaded it from book share and it is split into nine documents, I believe, and I can navigate by headings to the various categories (feeding and eating related disorders, trauma and stressors related disorders, etc.), but find it really difficult to navigate or search directly for the criteria for a specific disorder. Are there other ways to organize these documents, or has anyone found an app to be efficient and accessible? Also, does anyone have any cheat sheets or symptom checklists or questionnaires for intakes to help guide diagnosis?
Thanks in advance!

Sarah

Sent from the  iPhone of Sarah Meyer

From knownoflove at gmail.com  Thu Mar  4 15:49:43 2021
From: knownoflove at gmail.com (Miranda)
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 10:49:43 -0500
Subject: [HumanSer] Question about most efficient way of accessing the
 DSM-5
In-Reply-To: <9D50DC39-AFE1-4FC3-BB50-86D1107F701F@gmail.com>
References: <9D50DC39-AFE1-4FC3-BB50-86D1107F701F@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7771419F-8647-4B24-9E63-4D295A6CBAF6@gmail.com>

Hi,
I access it via: www.vitalsource.com.

Best, Miranda


Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 4, 2021, at 10:11 AM, Sarah Meyer via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Good morning! I am wondering how people most efficiently access the DSM five. I have downloaded it from book share and it is split into nine documents, I believe, and I can navigate by headings to the various categories (feeding and eating related disorders, trauma and stressors related disorders, etc.), but find it really difficult to navigate or search directly for the criteria for a specific disorder. Are there other ways to organize these documents, or has anyone found an app to be efficient and accessible? Also, does anyone have any cheat sheets or symptom checklists or questionnaires for intakes to help guide diagnosis?
> Thanks in advance!
> 
> Sarah
> 
> Sent from the  iPhone of Sarah Meyer
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From sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com  Thu Mar  4 17:15:47 2021
From: sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com (Sarah Meyer)
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 12:15:47 -0500
Subject: [HumanSer] Question about most efficient way of accessing the
 DSM-5
In-Reply-To: <7771419F-8647-4B24-9E63-4D295A6CBAF6@gmail.com>
References: <9D50DC39-AFE1-4FC3-BB50-86D1107F701F@gmail.com>
 <7771419F-8647-4B24-9E63-4D295A6CBAF6@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CALEYb2u-e-Ea-7-veSS919=wNKM=fqp_A+afJ-r-5hyRt126YQ@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks Miranda. I had free access to this as a student, but it is $128
otherwise. I'm wondering if there's a cheaper way to access the
information while still maintaining efficiency and accessibility?

Thanks,

Sarah


On 3/4/21, Miranda via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi,
> I access it via: www.vitalsource.com.
>
> Best, Miranda
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 4, 2021, at 10:11 AM, Sarah Meyer via HumanSer
>> <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> ?Good morning! I am wondering how people most efficiently access the DSM
>> five. I have downloaded it from book share and it is split into nine
>> documents, I believe, and I can navigate by headings to the various
>> categories (feeding and eating related disorders, trauma and stressors
>> related disorders, etc.), but find it really difficult to navigate or
>> search directly for the criteria for a specific disorder. Are there other
>> ways to organize these documents, or has anyone found an app to be
>> efficient and accessible? Also, does anyone have any cheat sheets or
>> symptom checklists or questionnaires for intakes to help guide diagnosis?
>> Thanks in advance!
>>
>> Sarah
>>
>> Sent from the  iPhone of Sarah Meyer
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-- 
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Graduate Student, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Ball State University
Pronouns: she/her/hers. See
www.mypronouns.org
sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com
(317)402-6632

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. You can live the life
you want; blindness is not what holds you back. Together with love,
hope, and determination, we transform dreams into reality.


From tmm326 at gmail.com  Thu Mar  4 18:31:23 2021
From: tmm326 at gmail.com (T. Audrey Medina)
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 10:31:23 -0800
Subject: [HumanSer] Question about most efficient way of accessing the
 DSM-5
In-Reply-To: <CALEYb2u-e-Ea-7-veSS919=wNKM=fqp_A+afJ-r-5hyRt126YQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <9D50DC39-AFE1-4FC3-BB50-86D1107F701F@gmail.com>
 <7771419F-8647-4B24-9E63-4D295A6CBAF6@gmail.com>
 <CALEYb2u-e-Ea-7-veSS919=wNKM=fqp_A+afJ-r-5hyRt126YQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <009f01d71124$94a4c480$bdee4d80$@gmail.com>

Hi Sarah,

I use Bookshare for DSM text and double check the codes online.

Best,

Audrey

-----Original Message-----
From: HumanSer <humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Sarah Meyer via HumanSer
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 9:16 AM
To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Sarah Meyer <sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [HumanSer] Question about most efficient way of accessing the DSM-5

Thanks Miranda. I had free access to this as a student, but it is $128 otherwise. I'm wondering if there's a cheaper way to access the information while still maintaining efficiency and accessibility?

Thanks,

Sarah


On 3/4/21, Miranda via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi,
> I access it via: www.vitalsource.com.
>
> Best, Miranda
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 4, 2021, at 10:11 AM, Sarah Meyer via HumanSer 
>> <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> ?Good morning! I am wondering how people most efficiently access the 
>> DSM five. I have downloaded it from book share and it is split into 
>> nine documents, I believe, and I can navigate by headings to the 
>> various categories (feeding and eating related disorders, trauma and 
>> stressors related disorders, etc.), but find it really difficult to 
>> navigate or search directly for the criteria for a specific disorder. 
>> Are there other ways to organize these documents, or has anyone found 
>> an app to be efficient and accessible? Also, does anyone have any 
>> cheat sheets or symptom checklists or questionnaires for intakes to help guide diagnosis?
>> Thanks in advance!
>>
>> Sarah
>>
>> Sent from the  iPhone of Sarah Meyer
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--
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Graduate Student, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Ball State University
Pronouns: she/her/hers. See
www.mypronouns.org
sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com
(317)402-6632

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. Together with love, hope, and determination, we transform dreams into reality.

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From 43210 at Bellsouth.net  Fri Mar  5 00:44:14 2021
From: 43210 at Bellsouth.net (43210 at Bellsouth.net)
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 19:44:14 -0500
Subject: [HumanSer] Question about most efficient way of accessing the
 DSM-5
In-Reply-To: <7771419F-8647-4B24-9E63-4D295A6CBAF6@gmail.com>
References: <9D50DC39-AFE1-4FC3-BB50-86D1107F701F@gmail.com>
 <7771419F-8647-4B24-9E63-4D295A6CBAF6@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <01d801d71158$abb43ff0$031cbfd0$@Bellsouth.net>

Hello:

I use a downloaded DSM-5 from Bookshare.  I made it into a MS Word document and, then, cut it up into chapter sections, and this helps me get to the desired part more quickly.  

Bookshare has many books related to the DSM-5 and other clinical subjects.  I'm a fan.

JD
-----Original Message-----
From: HumanSer <humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Miranda via HumanSer
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 10:50 AM
To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Miranda <knownoflove at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [HumanSer] Question about most efficient way of accessing the DSM-5

Hi,
I access it via: www.vitalsource.com.

Best, Miranda


Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 4, 2021, at 10:11 AM, Sarah Meyer via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Good morning! I am wondering how people most efficiently access the DSM five. I have downloaded it from book share and it is split into nine documents, I believe, and I can navigate by headings to the various categories (feeding and eating related disorders, trauma and stressors related disorders, etc.), but find it really difficult to navigate or search directly for the criteria for a specific disorder. Are there other ways to organize these documents, or has anyone found an app to be efficient and accessible? Also, does anyone have any cheat sheets or symptom checklists or questionnaires for intakes to help guide diagnosis?
> Thanks in advance!
> 
> Sarah
> 
> Sent from the  iPhone of Sarah Meyer
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From bethglpc at gmail.com  Fri Mar  5 02:22:02 2021
From: bethglpc at gmail.com (Beth Gustin, LPC)
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 19:22:02 -0700
Subject: [HumanSer] Fwd: Regarding Contacting Simple Practice Developers
In-Reply-To: <CANdprfYa+96QkVgpDiXNp1odmptRp1d2Y92n2TGOhqsfgaOu-w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CANdprfYa+96QkVgpDiXNp1odmptRp1d2Y92n2TGOhqsfgaOu-w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C74297F3-7525-4A46-9CA7-F78A9C4BEF12@gmail.com>

Hello,

Overall, I love simple practice, but their customer support is challenging. There is no phone number, all you can do is contact them through the need help section which takes you to a contact form. I do find that very frustrating. If others have another suggestion or some thing I am missing, I am all ears.

Thanks,

Beth

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 1, 2021, at 3:59 PM, Ashley Townsend via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Ashley Townsend <ashleytownsend421 at gmail.com>
> Date: Thu, Feb 25, 2021 at 3:04 PM
> Subject: Regarding Contacting Simple Practice Developers
> To: <david.andrews at nfbnet.org>, Merry Schoch,LCSW <merryschoch at verizon.net>
> 
> 
> Hello,
> 
> My name is Ashley Townsend and I am a board-certified music therapist and
> licensed clinical social worker. I have LCA, and have gradually been losing
> my vision since I was a young kid. At this point, I essentially only have
> light perception.
> 
> I recently moved to Denver from central Florida. I am in contact with
> vocational rehab services here and have a wonderful blind tech support
> person who I work with weekly to expand my skills and problem solve issues
> around work related technology.
> 
> I currently have started work with two different practices as an LCSW. Both
> utilize Simple Practice as a platform for documentation, scheduling, and
> telehealth.
> 
> There is the website simplepractice.com and the mobile app version. So far,
> it is overall better than the nightmarish electronic medical records
> systems I have dealt with in the past in terms of accessibility. However,
> there are certain functions that I need to be able to perform regularly
> that I am not able to do on the laptop or the mobile app. The calendar is
> especially problematic. I have also heard sighted colleagues echo the same
> sentiment.
> 
> I have reached out to the developers of Simple Practice now and not
> received any response. I have heard through other platforms for the blind
> and visually impaired in social service that the developers of Simple
> Practice are pretty responsive. What I would really love is to be able to
> talk to someone on the phone. But I can't seem to find an option to do that.
> 
> Any feedback or assistance that you could provide in this matter would be
> greatly appreciated. I could really use some support in reaching them and
> emphasizing that changing the calendar feature to be more accessible would
> benefit blind and sighted clinicians alike.
> 
> Thank you so much! I look forward to hearing from you!
> 
> Ashley Townsend, MT-BC, LCSW
> 386.871.4016
> _______________________________________________
> HumanSer mailing list
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From bigdog4744 at gmail.com  Fri Mar  5 03:14:33 2021
From: bigdog4744 at gmail.com (bigdog4744 at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 20:14:33 -0700
Subject: [HumanSer] Fwd: Regarding Contacting Simple Practice Developers
In-Reply-To: <C74297F3-7525-4A46-9CA7-F78A9C4BEF12@gmail.com>
References: <CANdprfYa+96QkVgpDiXNp1odmptRp1d2Y92n2TGOhqsfgaOu-w@mail.gmail.com>
 <C74297F3-7525-4A46-9CA7-F78A9C4BEF12@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0e0d01d7116d$ade1e8d0$09a5ba70$@gmail.com>

Hello,
	We will talk soon!

Warmly,

Rev. Michael ?Big Dog? Abell
MS, LPC

Helping individuals to find their eyes in the dark.

Visionaries Counseling Services
700 E Jefferson St. Suite 245
Phoenix, Arizona  85034
(480) 369-0805


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-----Original Message-----
From: HumanSer <humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Beth Gustin, LPC via HumanSer
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 7:22 PM
To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Beth Gustin, LPC <bethglpc at gmail.com>; Ashley Townsend <ashleytownsend421 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [HumanSer] Fwd: Regarding Contacting Simple Practice Developers

Hello,

Overall, I love simple practice, but their customer support is challenging. There is no phone number, all you can do is contact them through the need help section which takes you to a contact form. I do find that very frustrating. If others have another suggestion or some thing I am missing, I am all ears.

Thanks,

Beth

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 1, 2021, at 3:59 PM, Ashley Townsend via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Ashley Townsend <ashleytownsend421 at gmail.com>
> Date: Thu, Feb 25, 2021 at 3:04 PM
> Subject: Regarding Contacting Simple Practice Developers
> To: <david.andrews at nfbnet.org>, Merry Schoch,LCSW 
> <merryschoch at verizon.net>
> 
> 
> Hello,
> 
> My name is Ashley Townsend and I am a board-certified music therapist 
> and licensed clinical social worker. I have LCA, and have gradually 
> been losing my vision since I was a young kid. At this point, I 
> essentially only have light perception.
> 
> I recently moved to Denver from central Florida. I am in contact with 
> vocational rehab services here and have a wonderful blind tech support 
> person who I work with weekly to expand my skills and problem solve 
> issues around work related technology.
> 
> I currently have started work with two different practices as an LCSW. 
> Both utilize Simple Practice as a platform for documentation, 
> scheduling, and telehealth.
> 
> There is the website simplepractice.com and the mobile app version. So 
> far, it is overall better than the nightmarish electronic medical 
> records systems I have dealt with in the past in terms of 
> accessibility. However, there are certain functions that I need to be 
> able to perform regularly that I am not able to do on the laptop or 
> the mobile app. The calendar is especially problematic. I have also 
> heard sighted colleagues echo the same sentiment.
> 
> I have reached out to the developers of Simple Practice now and not 
> received any response. I have heard through other platforms for the 
> blind and visually impaired in social service that the developers of 
> Simple Practice are pretty responsive. What I would really love is to 
> be able to talk to someone on the phone. But I can't seem to find an option to do that.
> 
> Any feedback or assistance that you could provide in this matter would 
> be greatly appreciated. I could really use some support in reaching 
> them and emphasizing that changing the calendar feature to be more 
> accessible would benefit blind and sighted clinicians alike.
> 
> Thank you so much! I look forward to hearing from you!
> 
> Ashley Townsend, MT-BC, LCSW
> 386.871.4016
> _______________________________________________
> HumanSer mailing list
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From jboehm at nfbtn.org  Fri Mar  5 03:36:22 2021
From: jboehm at nfbtn.org (NFB Of TN VP)
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 21:36:22 -0600
Subject: [HumanSer] Fwd: Regarding Contacting Simple Practice Developers
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Good evening. Yes I experienced poor customer service with them as well. Took a while to get them to get back and then when I address specific accessibility issues the responses, when they finally came, we?re very generic. I was unable to make any progress and despite suggestions and attempts, I was not able to connect with anyone that understood accessibility. That?s why I went elsewhere :-) as one of our former presidents stated, partial accessibility is not beeiing accessible. 



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> On Mar 4, 2021, at 9:16 PM, Michael Abell via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> ?Hello,
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> Warmly,
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> Rev. Michael ?Big Dog? Abell
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> From: HumanSer <humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Beth Gustin, LPC via HumanSer
> Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 7:22 PM
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> Cc: Beth Gustin, LPC <bethglpc at gmail.com>; Ashley Townsend <ashleytownsend421 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [HumanSer] Fwd: Regarding Contacting Simple Practice Developers
> 
> Hello,
> 
> Overall, I love simple practice, but their customer support is challenging. There is no phone number, all you can do is contact them through the need help section which takes you to a contact form. I do find that very frustrating. If others have another suggestion or some thing I am missing, I am all ears.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Beth
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Mar 1, 2021, at 3:59 PM, Ashley Townsend via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?---------- Forwarded message ---------
>> From: Ashley Townsend <ashleytownsend421 at gmail.com>
>> Date: Thu, Feb 25, 2021 at 3:04 PM
>> Subject: Regarding Contacting Simple Practice Developers
>> To: <david.andrews at nfbnet.org>, Merry Schoch,LCSW 
>> <merryschoch at verizon.net>
>> 
>> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> My name is Ashley Townsend and I am a board-certified music therapist 
>> and licensed clinical social worker. I have LCA, and have gradually 
>> been losing my vision since I was a young kid. At this point, I 
>> essentially only have light perception.
>> 
>> I recently moved to Denver from central Florida. I am in contact with 
>> vocational rehab services here and have a wonderful blind tech support 
>> person who I work with weekly to expand my skills and problem solve 
>> issues around work related technology.
>> 
>> I currently have started work with two different practices as an LCSW. 
>> Both utilize Simple Practice as a platform for documentation, 
>> scheduling, and telehealth.
>> 
>> There is the website simplepractice.com and the mobile app version. So 
>> far, it is overall better than the nightmarish electronic medical 
>> records systems I have dealt with in the past in terms of 
>> accessibility. However, there are certain functions that I need to be 
>> able to perform regularly that I am not able to do on the laptop or 
>> the mobile app. The calendar is especially problematic. I have also 
>> heard sighted colleagues echo the same sentiment.
>> 
>> I have reached out to the developers of Simple Practice now and not 
>> received any response. I have heard through other platforms for the 
>> blind and visually impaired in social service that the developers of 
>> Simple Practice are pretty responsive. What I would really love is to 
>> be able to talk to someone on the phone. But I can't seem to find an option to do that.
>> 
>> Any feedback or assistance that you could provide in this matter would 
>> be greatly appreciated. I could really use some support in reaching 
>> them and emphasizing that changing the calendar feature to be more 
>> accessible would benefit blind and sighted clinicians alike.
>> 
>> Thank you so much! I look forward to hearing from you!
>> 
>> Ashley Townsend, MT-BC, LCSW
>> 386.871.4016
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From merrys at verizon.net  Sat Mar 13 22:31:36 2021
From: merrys at verizon.net (Merry Schoch)
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2021 17:31:36 -0500
Subject: [HumanSer] {Disarmed} Fwd: Celebrating the Women in the Organized
 Blind Movement
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Dear All,

I am a bit concerned and offended that our National office would use the  adjective?beautiful? to describe the women to celebrate. Please see the email below. Haven?t women been portrayed or have been told to be portrayed as ?Barbie dolls? or beautiful. We talk a lot about inclusion and diversity but to me this is sexist! I?d love to hear what others think. Thank you!

Merry

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Begin forwarded message:

> From: National Federation of the Blind <outreach at nfb.org>
> Date: March 13, 2021 at 4:52:10 PM EST
> To: Merry Schoch <merrys at verizon.net>
> Subject: Celebrating the Women in the Organized Blind Movement
> Reply-To: National Federation of the Blind <outreach at nfb.org>
> 
> ?
>  
> 
> 
> Celebrating Beautiful, Powerful, Wonderful Blind Women
> 
> ?As those who identify as women who are blind, we live at this intersection that could be looked at from the outside as hard to navigate, but even though it gets tough at times, it?s never lonely.? From ?We are Women and Sisters Forever? by Danielle McCann.
> 
> The National Federation of the Blind has a long history of exemplary leaders who happen to be blind and women. President Mark Riccobono spoke about many of these women who shaped the organized blind movement in his 2018 banquet speech ?Authenticity, Diversity, and the Synergy of the Organized Blind.? This month is Women?s History Month and we are celebrating our mentors and friends who support the next generation of blind women leaders.
> 
> ?Without the women in our movement, I do not know if I would have become as self-assured as I am today,? said Jennifer Kennedy in the Voice of the Nation?s Blind Blog. ?Federation leaders like Barbara Pierce and Sharon Maneki left a huge impression on me as I watched them during my scholarship mentoring sessions in 2001. They were well-spoken, impeccably dressed, and carried themselves with the poise and confidence I craved since becoming blind.?
> 
> Please join our celebration by giving a gift in honor of a woman who has helped you live the life you want. Your support will help the federation reach more blind children, students, and seniors and raise the expectations of the nation?s blind. You can give an honorary gift online at https://nfb.org/donate or by calling 410-659-9314, extension 2282.
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From jboehm at nfbtn.org  Tue Mar 23 12:20:53 2021
From: jboehm at nfbtn.org (James Boehm)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2021 07:20:53 -0500
Subject: [HumanSer] Accommodations with Pearson for Licensure NMHCE
Message-ID: <64467659-D380-41A3-8841-C34CA0F5E19A@nfbtn.org>

Good day.
 I will complete my final test in order to become fully licensed in Tennessee. I have applied for my accommodations. I have double time, reader writer, extra breaks.However, after studying for the NMHSCE, I found out that test takers can take notes on paper as they read the scenario. I asked CCE and they contacted Person to get permission for me to be able to have a blank Word doc and just my screen reader available so that I may take notes in an accessible way for me. They are denying the request. I am wondering if anyone came up on this issues before and if you have any suggestions that may help. I hope all are well on the list. 
 Warmly,




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From merrys at verizon.net  Tue Mar 23 13:46:50 2021
From: merrys at verizon.net (MARION GWIZDALA)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:46:50 -0400
Subject: [HumanSer] Accommodations with Pearson for Licensure NMHCE
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Call Valerie Yingling at the National office. She has experience with this type of thing!


Merry C. schoch,LCSW

> On Mar 23, 2021, at 8:22 AM, James Boehm via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Good day.
> I will complete my final test in order to become fully licensed in Tennessee. I have applied for my accommodations. I have double time, reader writer, extra breaks.However, after studying for the NMHSCE, I found out that test takers can take notes on paper as they read the scenario. I asked CCE and they contacted Person to get permission for me to be able to have a blank Word doc and just my screen reader available so that I may take notes in an accessible way for me. They are denying the request. I am wondering if anyone came up on this issues before and if you have any suggestions that may help. I hope all are well on the list. 
> Warmly,
> 
> 
> 
> 
> James Alan Boehm  M.Ed, LPC-MHSP (Temp)
> 
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> Personal Email: jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com
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From 43210 at Bellsouth.net  Tue Mar 23 16:48:40 2021
From: 43210 at Bellsouth.net (43210 at Bellsouth.net)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:48:40 -0400
Subject: [HumanSer] Accommodations with Pearson for Licensure NMHCE
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Best wishes for the exam.

I understand that some notetakers, like the BrailleNote Touch Plus have an
exam mode.  Also, most newer braille displays have a note taking feature
that can be used without a connection to a computer or the internet.

And, you could use a slate and stylus if they will allow you to bring in
your own paper.
JD
-----Original Message-----
From: HumanSer <humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of James Boehm via
HumanSer
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 8:21 AM
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Cc: James Boehm <jboehm at nfbtn.org>
Subject: [HumanSer] Accommodations with Pearson for Licensure NMHCE

Good day.
 I will complete my final test in order to become fully licensed in
Tennessee. I have applied for my accommodations. I have double time, reader
writer, extra breaks.However, after studying for the NMHSCE, I found out
that test takers can take notes on paper as they read the scenario. I asked
CCE and they contacted Person to get permission for me to be able to have a
blank Word doc and just my screen reader available so that I may take notes
in an accessible way for me. They are denying the request. I am wondering
if anyone came up on this issues before and if you have any suggestions
that may help. I hope all are well on the list. 
 Warmly,




James Alan Boehm  M.Ed, LPC-MHSP (Temp)

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From jboehm at nfbtn.org  Tue Mar 23 21:01:12 2021
From: jboehm at nfbtn.org (NFB Of TN VP)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:01:12 -0500
Subject: [HumanSer] Accommodations with Pearson for Licensure NMHCE
In-Reply-To: <003601d72004$616e1000$244a3000$@Bellsouth.net>
References: <003601d72004$616e1000$244a3000$@Bellsouth.net>
Message-ID: <9A95805E-FD37-4584-9318-867C573A22CD@nfbtn.org>

Good day.
 Thanks for the suggestions so far.
 I have a pending appointment with Valerie. JD-great suggestions. THey said they would allow a note taker but I am not proficient in braille. I also want to share a great accessible resource if you plan on taking this test in your future:
HTTPS://www.counselorexams.com/sign-in#

 Thanks!




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Blindness is a mere characteristic not defining my abilities; the only disabilities in life are poor expectations and negative attitudes.

> On Mar 23, 2021, at 11:49 AM, JD Townsend via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Best wishes for the exam.
> 
> I understand that some notetakers, like the BrailleNote Touch Plus have an
> exam mode.  Also, most newer braille displays have a note taking feature
> that can be used without a connection to a computer or the internet.
> 
> And, you could use a slate and stylus if they will allow you to bring in
> your own paper.
> JD
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HumanSer <humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of James Boehm via
> HumanSer
> Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 8:21 AM
> To: NFB Human Services Services <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: James Boehm <jboehm at nfbtn.org>
> Subject: [HumanSer] Accommodations with Pearson for Licensure NMHCE
> 
> Good day.
> I will complete my final test in order to become fully licensed in
> Tennessee. I have applied for my accommodations. I have double time, reader
> writer, extra breaks.However, after studying for the NMHSCE, I found out
> that test takers can take notes on paper as they read the scenario. I asked
> CCE and they contacted Person to get permission for me to be able to have a
> blank Word doc and just my screen reader available so that I may take notes
> in an accessible way for me. They are denying the request. I am wondering
> if anyone came up on this issues before and if you have any suggestions
> that may help. I hope all are well on the list. 
> Warmly,
> 
> 
> 
> 
> James Alan Boehm  M.Ed, LPC-MHSP (Temp)
> 
> Contact Information
> Phone: 901-483-1515
> Personal Email: jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com Alliance Counseling:
> JB at AllianceNashville.com NFB Email: JBoehm at NFB-TN.org Learning Ally:
> JBoehm at LearningAlly.org Kustom Cane: kustomcane at gmail.com You Cane Give
> Initiative: YuCaneGive at gmail.com
> 
> Embrace challenges for personal growth! Remember! Circumstances do not mean
> sentences!
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