[Njtechdiv] how to send seminar emails without office.
ken lawrence
kenlawrence124 at aol.com
Fri Mar 13 15:38:16 UTC 2015
Okay jane special attention tech div. members report on Jart on monday's
call as per jane's request. yeah ken always delivers Huh?
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1. how to send seminar emails without office (ken lawrence)
2. Re: how to send seminar emails without office (Mario Brusco)
3. Re: how to send seminar emails without office (Janie Degenshein)
4. Job Assistive Technology Specialist Alabama (David Andrews)
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Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2015 14:11:27 -0400
From: "ken lawrence" <kenlawrence124 at aol.com>
To: <njtechdiv at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Njtechdiv] how to send seminar emails without office
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Hi NJ tech devision. have a problem. as most of you know we are asked to
email our congresssional representitives/senators on the washington seminar
issues. I have bryan?s/joe?s email here in my inbox. the problem is I?m
going to have to really go the long way around. when my sister bought this
computer for me in 2011, she assumed that well office is part of it and it
is installed already so that was that. what she didn?t obviously know was
office must be bought or at least activated. so if I were to click an
atachment for example such as what is in this email I?ll then be prompted
with a please give your activation number. now if the product is
preinstalled the computer manufacturer would likely have included it in the
packaging and or documentation of the computer but of course as mentioned my
sister wouldn?t have thought to look for it. for the same reason the
computer came preinstalled with norton antivirus which as we know is more or
less inaccessible to screen
readers. you couldn?t even uninstall it until Jaws had the OCR features in
it. that was how I was finally able to do it maybe a year after or two
years even after the computer was bought. so here is my question. how do I
get these emails properly edited and sent without going the long way of
copying and pasting to say notepad and going back and forth between this
email and there and thusly make an all day project our of something fairly
simple. also how can I posibly find out what key should and could activate
office and perhaps since it?s somewhat outdated how do I get it so that
office can be brought up to date. this email is worthless if I ca?t follow
up on it. special attention jane, tell me about this jart you mentioned
previously. given the article in the november monitor called what is the
cost of a free product and it?s talking about the problem of blind people
being asked to accept a product that is almost as good as... something like
open office which some
say is almost as good as office, is jart as good? is it equal too office?
we are after all trying to achieve equality for the blind Huh? accepting
something that is almost as good won?t cut it especially in this situation.
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Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2015 17:16:19 -0400
From: Mario Brusco <mrb620 at hotmail.com>
To: "ken lawrence" <kenlawrence124 at aol.com>, "New Jersey Technology
Division List" <njtechdiv at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Njtechdiv] how to send seminar emails without office
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Ken, try opening the document with Wordpad. every computer running Windows
(any version) has it.
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Subject: [Njtechdiv] how to send seminar emails without office
Hi NJ tech devision. have a problem. as most of you know we are asked to
email our congresssional representitives/senators on the washington seminar
issues. I have bryan?s/joe?s email here in my inbox. the problem is I?m
going to have to really go the long way around. when my sister bought this
computer for me in 2011, she assumed that well office is part of it and it
is installed already so that was that. what she didn?t obviously know was
office must be bought or at least activated. so if I were to click an
atachment for example such as what is in this email I?ll then be prompted
with a please give your activation number. now if the product is
preinstalled the computer manufacturer would likely have included it in the
packaging and or documentation of the computer but of course as mentioned my
sister wouldn?t have thought to look for it. for the same reason the
computer came preinstalled with norton antivirus which as we know is more or
less inaccessible to screen readers. you couldn?t even uninstall it until
Jaws had the OCR features in it. that was how I was finally able to do it
maybe a year after or two years even after the computer was bought. so here
is my question. how do I get these emails properly edited and sent without
going the long way of copying and pasting to say notepad and going back and
forth between this email and there and thusly make an all day project our of
something fairly simple. also how can I posibly find out what key should
and could activate office and perhaps since it?s somewhat outdated how do I
get it so that office can be brought up to date. this email is worthless if
I ca?t follow up on it. special attention jane, tell me about this jart
you mentioned previously. given the article in the november monitor called
what is the cost of a free product and it?s talking about the problem of
blind people being asked to accept a product that is almost as good as...
something like open office which some say is almost as good as office, is
jart as good? is it equal too office? we are after all trying to achieve
equality for the blind Huh? accepting something that is almost as good
won?t
cut it especially in this situation.
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Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2015 18:35:43 -0400
From: "Janie Degenshein" <jdegen16 at comcast.net>
To: "ken lawrence" <kenlawrence124 at aol.com>, <njtechdiv at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Njtechdiv] how to send seminar emails without office
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Ken
I have word 7 and jarte
Many times, I use jarte instead of word 7
It is sleeker and easier to use for those not saying you for instance that
do
not want to be bothered with the ribbon concept
If it is just a matter of the simple cut/copy/paste
I would certainly suggest you take a hard look at
jarte
Do you already have it on your computer?
If not, just go to
www.jarte.com
and let me know how you make out
If this solution works out for you, would you please share this option to
the
tech division this Monday night?
woo hoo
From: ken lawrence via Njtechdiv
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 2:11 PM
To: njtechdiv at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Njtechdiv] how to send seminar emails without office
Hi NJ tech devision. have a problem. as most of you know we are asked to
email our congresssional representitives/senators on the washington seminar
issues. I have bryan?s/joe?s email here in my inbox. the problem is I?m
going to have to really go the long way around. when my sister bought this
computer for me in 2011, she assumed that well office is part of it and it
is installed already so that was that. what she didn?t obviously know was
office must be bought or at least activated. so if I were to click an
atachment for example such as what is in this email I?ll then be prompted
with a please give your activation number. now if the product is
preinstalled the computer manufacturer would likely have included it in the
packaging and or documentation of the computer but of course as mentioned my
sister wouldn?t have thought to look for it. for the same reason the
computer came preinstalled with norton antivirus which as we know is more or
less inaccessible to screen
readers. you couldn?t even uninstall it until Jaws had the OCR features in
it. that was how I was finally able to do it maybe a year after or two
years even after the computer was bought. so here is my question. how do I
get these emails properly edited and sent without going the long way of
copying and pasting to say notepad and going back and forth between this
email and there and thusly make an all day project our of something fairly
simple. also how can I posibly find out what key should and could activate
office and perhaps since it?s somewhat outdated how do I get it so that
office can be brought up to date. this email is worthless if I ca?t follow
up on it. special attention jane, tell me about this jart you mentioned
previously. given the article in the november monitor called what is the
cost of a free product and it?s talking about the problem of blind people
being asked to accept a product that is almost as good as... something like
open office which some
say is almost as good as office, is jart as good? is it equal too office?
we are after all trying to achieve equality for the blind Huh? accepting
something that is almost as good won?t cut it especially in this situation.
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Facilitator of ECHO
(Eyes Closed Hearts Open)
President, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey Senior Division
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Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2015 21:57:06 -0500
From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
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Subject: [Njtechdiv] Job Assistive Technology Specialist Alabama
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Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS)
Job Vacancy Announcement
Position Title: Rehabilitation Technology Specialist (Blind Services)
Position Type: Professional/Salaried
Position Base: Montgomery, AL
Salary: $43,339.20 ? 65,690.40
Supervisor of Position: W. Ashley Townsend,
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Special Note: This is a full-time contract
position through Troy University managed by the
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Job Summary
1. Provide ongoing training and continuing
education to local IT staff on the various
assistive technologies that can be used by staff
that are blind or have low vision.
2. Evaluate, identify, and recommend appropriate
blind or low vision assistive technology for ADRS
staff that are blind or have low vision.
3. Provide training and ongoing support to ADRS
staff that are blind or have low vision in the
use of their prescriptive blind or low vision assistive technology.
4. Collaborate with local area IT staff to ensure
that all blind and low vision software/assistive
technology are installed properly and up to date.
5. Provide testing for ADRS as well as other
partner organizations on computer programs and
applications to ensure that they are accessible
for blind and low vision assistive technology users.
6. Collaborate with the ADRS?s computer services
division to develop accessible programs for staff
that are blind or have low vision.
7. Develop curriculums, training programs
(individual and group), and training manuals for
ADRS staff that serve individuals who are blind
or have low vision so that a comprehensive
understanding of blind and low vision assistive technology is gained.
8. Provide technical assistance and/or training
related to blind and low vision assistive technology to partner agencies.
9. Provide consultation to VR Field Supervisors,
VR Counselors, Vision Rehabilitation Therapist,
Orientation & Mobility Specialist, and other
Rehabilitation Technology Specialists in relation
to blind and low vision assistive technology.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Must possess a Bachelor Degree in Computer
Science, Education, Rehabilitation, Vision
Rehabilitation Therapy, or closely related field
2. Strong writing, speaking, and public relations skills required.
3. Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
4. Knowledge of assistive technology, including
experience in the use of video magnifiers
(CCTV?s), screen magnification software, screen
reader software, braille translation software,
OCR software, braille displays, etc.
5. Knowledge of screen reader software must
include JAWS, Window-Eyes, Voiceover, and NVDA.
6. Demonstrated experience successfully operating
and troubleshooting braille embossers/printers.
7. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative
working relationships with all levels of
Vocational Rehabilitation Staff, Computer
Services Staff, Consumer Groups, and Partner Agencies.
8. Ability to deliver technical information so
that it is understood by a variety of audiences
to include all types of staff and end users.
9. Working knowledge of current computer
technology applications and operating systems and
ability to learn new applications and operating systems.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Two years of successful paid work experience
in a related role requiring collaboration,
organization, troubleshooting, problem solving,
and working independently to successfully support
individuals who are blind or low vision with their assistive technology
needs.
2. Knowledge of commands that screen reader users
can use to successfully navigate a variety of systems.
3. Knowledge of how to set screen reader options
and preferences so that the end user is most effective.
4. Ability to adapt a screen reader to multiple
situations such as a desktop, laptop, and specific applications for
software.
5. Knowledge of various ways to accomplish
assignments using a screen reader and ability to
tailor instruction based on the users learning style and skill level.
6. Experience providing instruction in the area
of learning screen reader commands to navigate
applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook,
Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.
7. Working knowledge of grade 2 braille
8. Experience successfully using Duxbury and
ability to train all levels of staff on how to
use this software to effectively print documents in braille.
9. Experience testing software for accessibility with various screen
readers.
10. Experience developing training materials
related to how to use various blind and low
vision assistive technologies to navigate
different computer software applications.
Medical Insurance (Available)
Paid Holidays
Annual Leave and Sick Leave
RSA Retirement
Interested applicants should complete an online
application and upload a resume at:
<https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/8651>https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/8651
For more information about this position please
contact W. Ashley Townsend at 334-293-7096 or
<mailto:ashley.townsend at rehab.alabama.gov>ashley.townsend at rehab.alabama.gov.
David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
E-Mail: dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org
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