[Nfb-seniors] Technology Challenges

[Mike Freeman]

Regina:

I have not availed myself of tech services from the Washington state
Department of Services for the Blind because, as some people will tell you,
while I do not characterize myself as a tech guru, some other people do; I'm
fairly tech-savvy.

In any event, I can think of two or three persons participating in the
program for elderly blind persons who are being trained in tech devices and
who have computers from our DSB who are senior citizens and who may not have
a vocational goal.

Hang in there.

Mike Freeman


-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-seniors [mailto:nfb-seniors-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Regina Connor via Nfb-seniors
Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2014 8:53 AM
To: nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfb-seniors] Technology Challenges

Hello Everyone,

 

I am new to the list serve, though not to NFB.  I've been a member for many
years; not as active as I could have been in the past, but am trying to
increase my involvement, now.

 

I am a retired senior, who has recognized the benefits of technology on an
intellectual level, but have been frustrated trying to use devices in an
efficient manner.  I'm one of those people who stayed in my comfort zone for
much too long.  Until very recently, I was using Windows XP with office 2003
and JAWS 7.  Now, I'm using Windows 8.1 with office 2010 and JAWS 15 - a
huge learning curve!

I'm interested to know if any of you are able  to access technology support
from your State's agency for the blind under the Elder Blind program?  If
one is a VR client, the services are available, but I think that in most
instances, it is not true for those of us who don't have a vocational goal.

I look forward to your comments.

 

Regina Connor,

Rhode Island

 

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