[nabop] office tasks and paperwork

[Nancy Coffman]

Making appointments is probably accessible, depending on the software. Google calendars and outlook are accessible. I would bone up on excel, as you will end up using some spreadsheets. I braille label files by labeling the back of the file tab. I scan as much paper as possible, and put it in directories on my computer so that I do not have to worry about Reading it visually.

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> On Jan 26, 2016, at 10:04 PM, Ashley Bramlett via nabop <nabop at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Well, I’m still looking for employment. Most jobs ask for more experience than I have; in other words, not much entry level options.
> 
> Anyway, it seems to me that entry level work is more paperwork driven and data driven requiring you to see the information.
> 
> I have some vision so might investigate using a magnifier for reading mail to sort it.
> 
> 
> Have any of you done these sort of tasks?
> Most jobs require these duties in one form or another.
> 
> scheduling appointments
> Entering information in databases
> sorting and distributing mail
> filing
> copying
> scanning
> 
> I can see how I’d make some accomodations. I’d label the mailboxes or areas where I need to deliver mail. I’d also label the files.
> Due to software accessibility, I’d imagine scheduling appointments and data entry would be challenging or impossible.
> 
> Any ideas or thoughts are welcome.
> 
> Ashley
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