[nfbcs] Computer Science Career Questions

[Bryan Duarte]

I would say IT would be a good field for you if you are not willing to complete the math required to receive the CS degree. I am graduating this semester in Software Engineering and had a secondary in IT. If I could give you a few suggestions I would say it is crucial for you to learn the Linux/Unix operating systems primarily the command line. The Linux/Unix operating system is so powerful and right out of the box they are accessible using a screen reader. I would also suggest you continue to learn and read about emerging technologies so you do not get left behind when new things are being released. As John said almost every IT professional uses Linux and that part is great but often times new technologies are adopted which might not be accessible forcing you to find work arounds and/or work on obsolete technology. As the internet of things grows and more devices are being managed via the web IT jobs are going to be very important so I would say if you are interested in this field go for it and have a can do attitude never giving up when things get difficult!

> On Jan 4, 2016, at 12:49 PM, Robert Spangler via nfbcs <nfbcs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello!
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> So I am considering going back to school.  Here in Dayton, at Wright State
> University, there are BA and BS programs in Computer Science.  I am
> considering the BA program as it seems to have less high level math
> requirements and I feel will allow me to focus more on computer-related
> material instead of becoming frustrated with difficult math concepts which I
> feel won't really help me anyways.
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> I'm basically looking for opinions.  I didn't study computer science my
> first time around in college because I was intimidated by the math and I
> kind of took the easy way out.  In regards to careers in computer science
> and being blind, is there any specific advice from which I could benefit?
> In what types of computer science careers are blind people employed?  I
> think my interests revolve more around networking, computer maintenance,
> installing operating systems-basic IT stuff-more than hardcore programming.
> Is there anything about which I should be aware relative to blindness when
> going into this field?  I've always just done what I wanted without even
> considering being blind but I just thought it would be best to ask.  A lot
> of IT jobs are using remote access solutions to help coworkers with
> computer-related issues.  I'm thinking that most of these are not accessible
> with screen reading technology.  What are the workarounds?  This is the main
> issue I can think of off the top of my head.
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> 
> Thanks and I'm looking forward to your input!
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> 
> Robert
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