[nabs-l] Internships

Sun Aug 3 23:53:05 UTC 2014

,your counselor probably said that because it is descriminatory if they do not hire you because you are blind, and not telling might give you a chance to show what you can do. 

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> On Aug 3, 2014, at 6:29 PM, Sofia Gallo via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I dom't think my blindness is a big deal either but i was adviced by a counselor not to say anything until i get accepted, which goes against my instincts which is why i ask:)Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Aug 3, 2014, at 6:18 PM, minh ha <minh.ha927 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Um, no, the internship that I had last year the supervisor knew full
>> well I was totally blind since I showed up to the interview with my
>> guide dog. ... I was fully qualified for the position so they took me
>> on despite of reservations they might had about accommodations and
>> stuff like that. Personally, I don't think my blindness is a huge deal
>> so I'm not afraid of hiding it to the world.
>> 
>> Minh
>> 
>>> On 8/3/14, Sofia Gallo <sofiagallo13 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 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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>> recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity:
>> but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on
>> their dreams with open eyes, to make them possible." T. E. Lawrence
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