[rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation

[Grace Pires]

HI::

I also work as a VR counselor at services for the blind. Our new data
management system is accessible.  It's not great, but it is accessible,
unlike the previous one. Handwritten documentation pose a problem.  Most
medical records are hand written.  I have a reader to assist with reading
these records, paying bills copying, faxing,  and completing other internal
forms.  It works out well for me. We also have a case aid that pitches in
when my reader is out.

I hope this helps.    
Grace Pires


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-----Original Message-----
From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darla Rogers
Sent: Friday, February 21, 2014 11:14 PM
To: 'Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation

Hi Debra,

	I can understand that; if it was transcribed, you could  file it
with the handwritten document to access if later if you needed it.  I'm
guessing the office assistance doesn't type them  into the  computer already
which is a drag.
	What other documents are written by hand that you  see most?
	Sometimes, it can be easier to have a reader because you can ask
your questions then, or the reader can confer with you, as you can often
figure out  the handwriting by contexts whereas the reader may not be able
to do this.
	I'm curious about other experiences, too.
Darla


-----Original Message-----
From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deborah Allen
Sent: Friday, February 21, 2014 8:53 PM
To: rehab at nfbnet.org
Subject: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation

Hello,

 

I would appreciate tips on alternative methods that blind rehabilitation
counselors who have no useable vision use to access handwritten
documentation and other documentation that JAWS does not convert. I am a new
VRS at a state agency, and I am trying to find an efficient and effective
way to read a variety of documents associated with case management. The
database we use for case management is wonderful, but the outside documents
are often a problem. I would prefer a transcriber rather than a reader to
convert the inaccessible medical and other documentation I need to read, but
I am open to other ideas. What has worked for you? 

 

Thank you,

Deborah

 

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