[nabs-l] Internships

[Cody Bair]

I have also had two summer jobs in colege. Since I had 3 authorizations of Jaws I authorized the software on both of my work computers which worked excellent for me as their was no out of pocket cost for my employer and I had full use of Jaws.

Cody

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> On Aug 2, 2014, at 11:56 PM, Arielle Silverman via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Sofia,
> Congrats on the internship!
> I had three different summer jobs in high school and college that
> involved computers. Each timeI used JAWS in demo mode; I don't think
> the USB's existed yet. It was no problem using JAWS in demo mode.
> Also, if you have JAWS on your home computer, I think you can install
> a full version on up to three computers. I recently installed my full
> JAWS license on my new work computer and I just called Freedom
> Scientific and asked them to reset my license (since I had formerly
> run it on an old laptop I no longer use) and they did without any
> trouble or additional cost.
> Of course you could also try NVDA.
> Sorry I don't know the answer to your USB question.
> Best,
> Arielle
> 
>> On 8/2/14, Sofia Gallo via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> It would be a political/policy internship.
>> 
>> It sounds like a USB would be the best option, but after reading the Jaws
>> website, it seems like the USB version doesn't work if Jaws is not already
>> installed on the computer and that it's purpose is to apply your preferred
>> settings to jaws, and not to use Jaws on a computer that doesn't have Jaws.
>> Someone correct me if I'm wrong:)
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Aug 3, 2014, at 1:05 AM, Derek Manners <dmanners at jd16.law.harvard.edu>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Depending on your place, your machine is the best bet or getting
>>> permission to use a USB.
>>> 
>>> May I ask what type of intership?
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On Aug 3, 2014, at 12:35 AM, Sofia Gallo via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks for the replies.
>>>> 
>>>> Jaws in demo mode is a pain, but getting the whole software to use it for
>>>> 2 months doesn't sound very reasonable.
>>>> 
>>>> I could always take my laptop and use that.
>>>> 
>>>> I have options, but I was wondering what experiences others have had
>>>> regarding assistive technology and internships. What arrangements have
>>>> others made?
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks for the input!
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>> On Aug 3, 2014, at 12:12 AM, Joseph Hudson <jhud7789 at outlook.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi, I think before I even think about getting a job like that, I would
>>>>> think about what kind of software that would be putting on that Machine
>>>>> whether it be MBVA or John's? Because if they're putting John's on there
>>>>> and it's all going to be a will to run in demo mode and my computer job
>>>>> is extensive I probably wouldn't deal to get much done in a day. The
>>>>> reason why I say that is because if I had to restart my computer every
>>>>> 40 minutes or restart John, every 40 minutes Alakaina get tiring and
>>>>> slowing on my process. So possible, talk to the person or Company, About
>>>>> getting the real version. Are you free later that you will be using. I
>>>>> hope this helps and if you having me other questions do not hesitate to
>>>>> contact me off off list        n Aug 2, 2014, at 10:45 PM, Sofia Gallo
>>>>> via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hello
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Has anyone had an internship or short-term job (such as a summer job)
>>>>>> that required extensive computer use (such as browsing the internet,
>>>>>> using Word and other basic programs)? How did this work out in terms
>>>>>> of using assistive technology such as screen readers like Jaws? Did
>>>>>> you arrange to use your own computer, use the demo mode of a software
>>>>>> or carry a USB version of the software?
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I'm just wondering what experiences anyone has had using assistive
>>>>>> technology when the job is only short-term since adjusting company
>>>>>> computers with software may not be practical.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>>> 
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