[HumanSer] Apologize for only Lurking Lately!

[Ericka Nelson]

Hope, I love your story! I totally agree with the people that are supposedly advocating for us but failed to talk to the businesses. My husband and I would love to be doing that but we’re too busy fighting battles and nobody seems to really support this year.


And J. Nelson BSW and gerontology certificate 
KE9DYn, Gernal class Amature Radio 
1921  W. State  st
Janesville WI 53546
H: 608-754-8671
C: 608–2 08–3419

> On Jun 24, 2026, at 9:00 PM, Hope Lewis via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hello Ericka:
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> I wish you the best. In addition, I would like for you to know that one's
> age is so much less consequential as one's determination.
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> As an individual with a visual impairment (acquired at age 19), I can tell
> you, without a doubt; educational institutions learn best from those of us
> with lived experiences. So. be encouraged!
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> There is a far more difficult/ interesting challenge that we the B/VI
> community confront moving forward.
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> Over the past 15 years, I have cared for my Dear Mother stricken with severe
> dementia until her death; earned my MSW; earned my LSW in both Indiana &
> Illinois.
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> I have worked in myriad practice settings (i.e. K-12 education, community
> mental health, local municipalities, etc.) both in-person and online. O, I
> forgot to mention. as of May 31 of this year. I am now 62!!!
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> Here's what I can tell you unequivocally, is: technology  and web-
> accessibility will be your most challenge.
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> While digital books and journal articles (scholarly) will always come and go
> and will always be accessible for students; educational institutions will
> make it possible. accessible databanks (proprietary) websites  (in the
> workplace) will not.
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> Here is both the question & the challenge: who is asking businesses,
> corporations, and agencies to bring true web access for those of us who
> require web accessibility?.
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> Moreover, those of us whom ask these questions on a regular basis of
> businesses, corporations, and organizations would like to know the best way
> to incorporate assistive tech into modern technology relative to the
> workplace; both in-person & remotely.
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> Finally, I would like anyone on this list to inquire, in their state: how
> many web developers are there in their state specifically working in the
> state vocational rehabilitation arena on behalf of the B/VI community?
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> Again, I wish you the best in your educational endeavors Ericka and yet, I
> challenge you to ask the difficult questions for the next generation.
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> Be well,
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> Hope Lewis, LMSW
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> Hope Lewis, MSW, LSW
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> Hlewis64 at gmails.com
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