[nabs-l] Efficiency and Productivity

[Ashley Bramlett]

Rahul,
It depends on what I'm doing. if its something using a word processor, I'm 
quite efficient.
I say I can use Word, email, and powerpoint as well as my sighted 
colleagues.
But, unfortunately, I agree it takes us longer to do some tasks. This Ii s 
due to the fact we cannot skim a screen with our screen readers.

I especially think its more challenging to do research because webpages are 
loaded with info and we cannot scroll down to look for info.
Now, if I visit a webpage a lot, there are tricks to navigate it once 
familiar including using a find command, placing place markers there, 
skipping to say the third heading with H if that is what I need, etc.
But, I see what you're saying. if you have specific questions for us on what 
is slowing you down, I bet we can help.

But, yes, using software can be a challege, especially with semi 
accessibility.
Ashley

-----Original Message----- 
From: Rahul Bajaj via nabs-l
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2014 3:19 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: [nabs-l] Efficiency and Productivity

Hi all,

I often find it hard to maintain the same level of productivity as my 
sighted colleagues. I guess this can primarily be attributed to the fact 
that I have so far been merely a casual user of assistive technology which 
is perhaps why I am not able to use it as expeditiously as I should be able 
to in a professional setting.
That being said, my uniform experience has taught me that jaws is often 
unresponsive and unreliable. This makes it virtually impossible to work with 
the same level of efficiency as a sighted person.
Most blind students get double the time that their sighted counterparts get 
for writing exams. However, this is not really a feasible option in the 
private sector where you are not only required to do your work well but are 
also expected to complete your tasks expeditiously.
My inability to meet the latter requirement has often been a source of 
frustration for me during my internships. My employers have never raised any 
objections about my inability to complete the same amount of work as my 
sighted counterparts within a given time period. I guess this is reflective 
of the low expectations that society has from blind people.
Be that as it may, this has greatly reduced my job satisfaction and has been 
a major cause of concern.
I'd like to know what you guys think about this. Has anyone here had a 
similar experience?
What strategies would you recommend for effectively grappling with this 
challenge?

Best,
Rahul



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