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Denise Robinson
deniserob at gmail.com
Wed Feb 20 11:18:57 UTC 2013
I am not zeeshan, but did some long ago. You r on the right list to get ideas and read thru that site for greater info and contact those people.
Denise M Robinson
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On Feb 19, 2013, at 7:19 PM, Zeeshan Khan <zeek786 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks Denise for that link.
>
> Currently, my focus in on learning how to program and getting a general
> understanding of what computer science is. Are you a programmer? if so ,
> what kind of programming do you do? How did you pick it up? and how long
> did it take you to become a good programmer to get a job.
>
> Thanks,
> Zeeshan
>
> On Tue, Feb 19, 2013 at 4:35 AM, Dr. Denise M Robinson
> <deniserob at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Zeeshan
>> Here is a start--just open link and read
>> How can you program if you're blind? Answered
>> Here<
>> http://www.yourtechvision.com/content/how-can-you-program-if-youre-blind-answered-here
>>>
>> Denise
>>
>> On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 11:08 PM, Zeeshan Khan <zeek786 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I am trying to learn programming and I am an absolute beginner. As a
>>> legally blind person I want to ask you all if anyone has learned
>>> programming and computer science as a blind person. The things is I have
>>> already gotten my degree in economics about 3 years ago, so I am not
>> sure
>>> if I am too late to the field. So how did any of you learn computer
>>> science/ programming? What resources did you use? how long did it take
>> you
>>> to become a decent programmer, or at least good enough to land a job? I
>> am
>>> not trying to go back to school and get a Bachelors as it own't really
>> help
>>> me, plus I don't have the time as I am working. I really want to learn
>>> computer science as I am looking to make a career change, and the future
>> is
>>> in technology. I am aware of many online resources, like codecademy,
>>> coursera and other free things online, but not sure if I should get into
>>> these, as I lack a foundation in computer science. What is the job market
>>> like , in your opinion?
>>>
>>> I really look forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences,
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Zeeshan Khan
>>>
>>> ToiBooks
>>> www.toibooks.com
>>> http://www.facebook.com/ToiBooks
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>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> *Dr Denise*
>>
>> Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D.
>> CEO, TechVision, LLC
>> Specialist in Technology/Training/Teaching for blind/low vision
>> 423-573-6413
>>
>> Website with hundreds of informational articles & lessons on PC, Office
>> products, Mac, iPad/iTools and more, all done with
>> keystrokes: www.yourtechvision.com
>>
>> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
>> doing it." --Chinese Proverb
>>
>> Computers are incredibly fast, accurate, and stupid: humans are incredibly
>> slow, inaccurate and brilliant; together they are powerful beyond
>> imagination.
>> --Albert Einstein
>>
>> It's kind of fun to do the impossible.
>> --Walt Disney
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>
>
>
> --
>
> Zeeshan Khan
>
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