[nabs-l] Internships

Sun Aug 3 19:13:25 UTC 2014

Thanks all!

It looks like I can instal my own version of Jaws on a company computer and reset it after or use my own laptop.

I imagine you didn't say anything about being blind or needing accommodations until afterbeing accepted to the internship? :)

Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 3, 2014, at 12:31 PM, minh ha via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I've had various internships over the years that required heavy use of
> a computer for research, writing, etc. My employers always allowed me
> to use my own computer and they just connected me to their network so
> I could access pertinent information. Last year during my sophomore
> year of college, I had an internship with a social service non-profit
> and my state agency provided a jaws key for me to put on 3 of the
> office computers. I was working with confidential client information
> at the time so it was necessary for me to use one of their computers.
> Definitely check into your state agency to see if they will provide a
> jaws key for you to use temporarily during your internship. Otherwise,
> I don't think it would be a huge deal for  you to use your own laptop
> if your supervisor is ok with it.
> 
> Minh
> 
>> On 8/3/14, Cody Bair via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 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
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> 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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