[HumanSer] Apologize for only lurking lately

Tue Aug 4 16:16:54 UTC 2026

I agree with you I know a few very basic commands and yes, the control to shut the thing up. I do remember. Tab and tab I do remember as well otherwise not really too clever. I’ve just been the victim of several poor teachers. I really have a hard time, remembering the stuff. The centers Nfb runs are great, but if your vocational rehab doesn’t supply you with a laptop to take with you you can’t practice some of those skills. And that is probably the reason why I don’t remember this. If you don’t use it, you lose it. And practice of course makes perfect. We all know that’s true too with learning anything new, whether it’s a yoga pose, how to play the piano or getting around a facility with a cane that you’ve never been to. Take care all and I miss the fact that that other email was from Jamal, but my response was definitely the same thank you so very much!

Ashley, can you send me your phone number? I would like to talk to you more.

I am in the process of applying. Which reminds me I have to get some credits transferred. It will be a little bit easier because it’s all in the same Wisconsin system of colleges. I got my dermatology certificate at a different UW campus. I’m slowly working on things. Thankfully, it doesn’t look like I have to take the GRE.

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

> On Aug 3, 2026, at 3:47 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.
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: HumanSer <humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ericka Nelson via HumanSer
> Sent: Monday, August 3, 2026 2:28 PM
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> Cc: Ericka Nelson <erickanelson88 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [HumanSer] Apologize for only lurking lately
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> 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
> H: 608-754-8671
> C: 608–2 08–3419
> 
>> On Jun 24, 2026, at 4:40 AM, J w via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>>  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!
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>> 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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