[nabop] Hi, I'm new to the list

[Nancy Coffman]

Hello:

Several of us in our office share the phone duties.  Microsoft Office is
largely accessible with screen readers.  I have not heard anything about
WordPerfect in a while but it used to be supported.  Many offices have
Intranets and specialized applications that may or may not be accessible.

Accessiiphone plugs into your computer and gives you information about what
line is ringing, whether someone's line is busy and what lines are on hold.
Our office has 2 lines so we just pick up the other one if the first line
doesn't have anyone on it.

Good luck.
-----Original Message-----
From: nabop-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabop-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Leslie Hamric
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 9:33 PM
To: nabop at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nabop] Hi, I'm new to the list

Hi Listers. This is Leslie and I'm new to the list. I am looking for work as
a receptionist and was wondering if if you could connect  me with someone
doing this work. I would like to ask some questions like What software is
accessible with jaws? How do you know what line is flashing on a big
switchboard? What do you like most and least about your job? What kind of
training is required? Describe a typical day. What are your biggest
challenges? How is your blindness an asset?

I am working with a job placement agency here in IL and the woman working
with me told me that when she calls companies where I may be a potential
candidate, the first thing she mentions is the fact that I'm blind.
Something tells me that's not exactly appropriate but I wanted to get some
input.  It's this woman's first time working with a blind client so she has
a lot to learn.


That is all I have for now. I look forward to hearing from anyone who can
help.  Thanks.

Leslie




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