[rehab] rehab Digest, Vol 91, Issue 13
Deborah Allen
fasterwalker at gmail.com
Wed Feb 26 01:35:52 UTC 2014
Hello,
I am tremendously grateful for all the responses to my question about
accessing documents. I am bringing your input to an accessibility strategy
session with my manager and various others in my organization. Fortunately,
my agency has been incredibly supportive. I am working in general VR, which
means that I get a huge variety of medical reports. I started a month ago.
Your responses have given me many ideas for getting the access I need.
Deborah
-----Original Message-----
From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of RJ Sandefur
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 9:09 AM
To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List
Subject: Re: [rehab] rehab Digest, Vol 91, Issue 13
Nikki, How long have you been in the field of rehabilitation? How menney
years? RJ Sandefur
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeffords, Nicole (DBVI)" <Nicole.Jeffords at dbvi.virginia.gov>
To: <rehab at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 10:24 AM
Subject: Re: [rehab] rehab Digest, Vol 91, Issue 13
Hello!
My name is Nikki and I work as a VRC at the Department f/t Blind & Vision
Impaired in Virginia. I also worked at the Arizona Rehab Services
Administration as a VRC prior to this. Unfortunately, handwritten
information such as vision reports have always been challenging. The only
effective solution I have found is using my assistant (reader) or a
co-worker if the information is something that is particularly technical in
nature and needs some interpretation (such as a visual field). In VA, I
actually am allowed 29 hours a week for a personal assistant. I also have a
state car, so I go into the field a lot. In AZ, I only had a reader for
10 - 20 hours and her duties were confined to reading and some light
computer work. We use AWARE in Virginia and I find it very accessible and
user friendly. I am always happy to answer any questions or help in any
way. Glad to have joined this listserv!
Nikki Jeffords
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Regional Transition Coordinator
Virginia Dept. f/t Blind & Vision Impaired
Interstate Corporate Center, Bldg. #18
6325 N. Center Drive, Ste. 131
Norfolk, VA 23502
Direct :(757) 455-0856
Main: (757) 466-4162
Fax: (757) 455-0142
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1. Re: Question about Accessing Documentation (Lansaw,Jane (DARS))
2. Re: Question about Accessing Documentation
(Andrews, David B (DEED))
3. Re: Question about Accessing Documentation (Mitchell, Daphne, CFB)
4. Re: Question about Accessing Documentation (Montas, Carlos)
5. Re: Question about Accessing Documentation (RJ Sandefur)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 13:30:14 +0000
From: "Lansaw,Jane (DARS)" <Jane.Lansaw at dars.state.tx.us>
To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List <rehab at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
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What is AWARE? Maybe it's something I can advocate to have in my agency.
We get support staff to read diagnostic information to us. The rest is
accessible if it isn't too old.
-----Original Message-----
From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darla Rogers
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 4:07 PM
To: 'Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
QAWARE still has its uses, unless they have worked on it some more since I
left; they were just implement it in Florida when I relocated to Kansas
City.
Darla
-----Original Message-----
From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of RJ Sandefur
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 1:28 PM
To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
Grace, Florida uses aware. I'm a client of DBS, but I know about it. How
long have you been working with rehab? RJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Grace Pires" <silvara at cox.net>
To: "'Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List'" <rehab at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 1:53 PM
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
> 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
>
>
> PS. Do you shop on line? If yes, then click the link below and support
> the National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island at no additional
> cost to you.
> http://www.givebackamerica.com/charity.php?b=169
>
> -----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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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 15:07:26 +0000
From: "Andrews, David B (DEED)" <david.b.andrews at state.mn.us>
To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List <rehab at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
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Aware is a case management system used by many rehab agencies. It is
accessible and looks like a good system.
Dave
-----Original Message-----
From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lansaw,Jane
(DARS)
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 7:30 AM
To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
What is AWARE? Maybe it's something I can advocate to have in my agency.
We get support staff to read diagnostic information to us. The rest is
accessible if it isn't too old.
-----Original Message-----
From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darla Rogers
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 4:07 PM
To: 'Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
QAWARE still has its uses, unless they have worked on it some more since I
left; they were just implement it in Florida when I relocated to Kansas
City.
Darla
-----Original Message-----
From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of RJ Sandefur
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 1:28 PM
To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
Grace, Florida uses aware. I'm a client of DBS, but I know about it. How
long have you been working with rehab? RJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Grace Pires" <silvara at cox.net>
To: "'Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List'" <rehab at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 1:53 PM
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
> 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
>
>
> PS. Do you shop on line? If yes, then click the link below and support
> the National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island at no additional
> cost to you.
> http://www.givebackamerica.com/charity.php?b=169
>
> -----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?
------------------------------
Message: 3
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 15:32:02 +0000
From: "Mitchell, Daphne, CFB" <Daphne.Mitchell at state.nm.us>
To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List <rehab at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
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Hi,
In one of the newest releases of Aware, support staff will be able to enter
the pertinent information from eye reports directly into Aware. My agency
is testing the new version right now. Additionally, with the healthcare
industry being mandated to move to electronic recordkeeping system, I am
receiving more and more medical reports that are not handwritten. I am
relying less and less on our support staff to review various types of
medical documentation.
Kindest regards,
Daphne A. Mitchell, MRC, CRC, LRC, NCLB Vocational Rehab Counselor
Albuquerque Field Office NM Commission for the Blind
-----Original Message-----
From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Andrews, David B
(DEED)
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 8:07 AM
To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
Aware is a case management system used by many rehab agencies. It is
accessible and looks like a good system.
Dave
-----Original Message-----
From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lansaw,Jane
(DARS)
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 7:30 AM
To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
What is AWARE? Maybe it's something I can advocate to have in my agency.
We get support staff to read diagnostic information to us. The rest is
accessible if it isn't too old.
-----Original Message-----
From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darla Rogers
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 4:07 PM
To: 'Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
QAWARE still has its uses, unless they have worked on it some more since I
left; they were just implement it in Florida when I relocated to Kansas
City.
Darla
-----Original Message-----
From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of RJ Sandefur
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 1:28 PM
To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
Grace, Florida uses aware. I'm a client of DBS, but I know about it. How
long have you been working with rehab? RJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Grace Pires" <silvara at cox.net>
To: "'Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List'" <rehab at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 1:53 PM
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
> 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
>
>
> PS. Do you shop on line? If yes, then click the link below and support
> the National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island at no additional
> cost to you.
> http://www.givebackamerica.com/charity.php?b=169
>
> -----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?
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 15:59:47 +0000
From: "Montas, Carlos" <Carlos.Montas at dbs.fldoe.org>
To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List <rehab at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
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Good morning I could not have said it any better. The aware system is
accessible, and it is constantly improving. I use a reader and support staff
as well when necessary
-----Original Message-----
From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Daphne,
CFB
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 10:32 AM
To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
Hi,
In one of the newest releases of Aware, support staff will be able to enter
the pertinent information from eye reports directly into Aware. My agency
is testing the new version right now. Additionally, with the healthcare
industry being mandated to move to electronic recordkeeping system, I am
receiving more and more medical reports that are not handwritten. I am
relying less and less on our support staff to review various types of
medical documentation.
Kindest regards,
Daphne A. Mitchell, MRC, CRC, LRC, NCLB Vocational Rehab Counselor
Albuquerque Field Office NM Commission for the Blind
-----Original Message-----
From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Andrews, David B
(DEED)
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 8:07 AM
To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
Aware is a case management system used by many rehab agencies. It is
accessible and looks like a good system.
Dave
-----Original Message-----
From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lansaw,Jane
(DARS)
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 7:30 AM
To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
What is AWARE? Maybe it's something I can advocate to have in my agency.
We get support staff to read diagnostic information to us. The rest is
accessible if it isn't too old.
-----Original Message-----
From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darla Rogers
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 4:07 PM
To: 'Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
QAWARE still has its uses, unless they have worked on it some more since I
left; they were just implement it in Florida when I relocated to Kansas
City.
Darla
-----Original Message-----
From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of RJ Sandefur
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 1:28 PM
To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
Grace, Florida uses aware. I'm a client of DBS, but I know about it. How
long have you been working with rehab? RJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Grace Pires" <silvara at cox.net>
To: "'Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List'" <rehab at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 1:53 PM
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
> 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
>
>
> PS. Do you shop on line? If yes, then click the link below and support
> the National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island at no additional
> cost to you.
> http://www.givebackamerica.com/charity.php?b=169
>
> -----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?
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 11:20:17 -0500
From: "RJ Sandefur" <joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com>
To: "Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List" <rehab at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
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Our New director Robert Doyle, is doing an awesome job for the blind here in
Florida. I'm consitering becoming a vocational rehabilitation councilor. RJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Montas, Carlos" <Carlos.Montas at dbs.fldoe.org>
To: "Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List" <rehab at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 10:59 AM
Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
> Good morning I could not have said it any better. The aware system is
> accessible, and it is constantly improving. I use a reader and support
> staff as well when necessary
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mitchell,
> Daphne, CFB
> Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 10:32 AM
> To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
>
> Hi,
>
> In one of the newest releases of Aware, support staff will be able to
> enter the pertinent information from eye reports directly into Aware.
> My agency is testing the new version right now. Additionally, with
> the healthcare industry being mandated to move to electronic
> recordkeeping system, I am receiving more and more medical reports
> that are not handwritten. I am relying less and less on our support
> staff to review various types of medical documentation.
>
> Kindest regards,
>
> Daphne A. Mitchell, MRC, CRC, LRC, NCLB Vocational Rehab Counselor
> Albuquerque Field Office NM Commission for the Blind
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Andrews,
> David B (DEED)
> Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 8:07 AM
> To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
>
> Aware is a case management system used by many rehab agencies. It is
> accessible and looks like a good system.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lansaw,Jane
> (DARS)
> Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 7:30 AM
> To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
>
> What is AWARE? Maybe it's something I can advocate to have in my agency.
> We get support staff to read diagnostic information to us. The rest is
> accessible if it isn't too old.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darla
> Rogers
> Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 4:07 PM
> To: 'Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
>
> QAWARE still has its uses, unless they have worked on it some more
> since I left; they were just implement it in Florida when I relocated
> to Kansas City.
> Darla
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of RJ Sandefur
> Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 1:28 PM
> To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
>
> Grace, Florida uses aware. I'm a client of DBS, but I know about it.
> How long have you been working with rehab? RJ
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Grace Pires" <silvara at cox.net>
> To: "'Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List'" <rehab at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 1:53 PM
> Subject: Re: [rehab] Question about Accessing Documentation
>
>
>> 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
>>
>>
>> PS. Do you shop on line? If yes, then click the link below and
>> support the National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island at no
>> additional cost to you.
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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?
>
>
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