[HumanSer] Apologize for only lurking lately

Mon Aug 3 21:41:09 UTC 2026

Learning ally Is great, but I also recommend the Library For The Blind in
your state. All 50s states have one. They go by different names or
different states. Learning ally has a cost, I think. The Library For The
Blind is free!
Serena

Sent from my iPhone, Please excuse any brevity or dictation errors

On Mon, Aug 3, 2026 at 4:47 PM Ashley Bramlett via HumanSer <
humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I think Jamelle certainly had some encouraging words.
>
> I'm not sure if you started school yet.
> Ericka, did you get accepted after applying?
>
> As for Jaws, there are certainly many fancy commands, tips and tricks
> there it has.
>
> But the basics are not too hard.
> Every reading command starts with the Jaws key which is the zero on the
> numpad if using a pc.
>
> For instance insert Up arrow is read current line and Insert down arrow is
> command to read from cursor to end of the document or window.
> Press control key to stop jaws from talking.
>
> That is an important key many new users forget or don't know.
> Again, press the control key to stop Jaws from talking. This will help so
> you can get it to stop when you want it to.
>
> I also agree that audio books
> Are the norm and great. Its better than the synthesized voice of digital
> texts for me.
>
> I strongly recommend Learning Ally audio books; used to be Recording for
> the blind. So if you are not a member do try to get a membership!
>
> HTH,
> Ashley
>
> PPS: not in school but thought of taking a few classes to learn and/or get
> a certificate.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HumanSer <humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ericka Nelson
> via HumanSer
> Sent: Monday, August 3, 2026 2:28 PM
> To: humanser at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Ericka Nelson <erickanelson88 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [HumanSer] Apologize for only lurking lately
>
> Wow, you made my day! I am not so much worried about the Epilepsy as the
> fact that I have a lot of trouble using JAWS. I’ve never been a big fan of
> technology. I’ve accepted Audiobooks the norm. After all the heck of a lot
> better than cassette tape! Thanks for the support and you can email me
> privately. I’d love to talk to you.
>
>
> And J. Nelson BSW and gerontology certificate KE9DYn, Gernal class Amature
> Radio
> 1921  W. State  st
> Janesville WI 53546
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>
> > On Jun 24, 2026, at 4:40 AM, J w via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >
> >  Ericka,It's been awhile since I've seen you Ericka well back. My
> name's Jamelle and I'm a totally blind female with epilepsy. I am also
> interested in attending graduate school again. I attended when I was 40 and
> currently not in school. As a former graduate school student I used Jaws to
> do my work.
> > I hope you get more replies.Wishing you the best.I just want to offer
> you some encouragement. You can do it. My neurologist had told me that me
> that due to my epilepsy learning/memory may be a problem and that
> graduating may be long which I'm okay with. I'm not a fan of digital books.
> When I went back to school I was shocked that digital books are being
> used.    On Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 07:09:14 PM EDT, Ericka Nelson via
> HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > Hey everyone, I want the first thank you for the support and messages
> back. Everyone gave a few months ago. And Amy, I hope your trip was nice. I
> apologize for not connecting with you. I have not forgotten and I think
> everyone very much. I have started the application process for graduate
> school. Things are so different than applying to college in the 1990s. It
> also reminded me that while I could fill it out from the comfort of my
> iPad, I need to stop being afraid of technology because it will be my
> friend in college again. I’m looking at mental health focus for my masters.
> Did some of you go back and get your masters at an older age? And did some
> of you go back maybe having less vision than when you originally went to
> school for your BSW or whatever it was? I apologize if this seems more like
> a run-on sentence. It’s been quite an overwhelming day.
> >
> > Thank you to everyone! I know there is always a good advice. If anyone
> needs to know when I was in college, the first time digital books did not
> exist, and I was reading textbooks either under a circuit TV system, having
> someone read things to me or having them on cassette. Thank goodness things
> have changed since then!
> >
> > Ericka. 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
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