[Trainer-talk] Sighted Assistance for Computer Set-uP

[Matt Diemert]

What about when doing more complex tasks, such as needing to you safemode, and/or doing some sort of repair on the operating system where you're entering information into a DOS prompt. I've not found an accessible way to do this with outside assistance.

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> On Mar 5, 2014, at 5:38 PM, "Stephen Guerra" <guerra.stephen.mn at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> J.J.-
> 
> Though ideal in the current world to use Narrator, it to me eliminates
> needing to use sighted help unless you employee that person on a part time
> bases and can provide a set amount of hours for that person.
> I have set up pc's for people, and with Win7 and Win8, there is not a need
> any longer as it was with Vista or XP to use sighted assistance.
> Thoughts?
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Trainer-talk [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> J.J. Meddaugh
> Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2014 4:36 PM
> To: trainer-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Trainer-talk] Sighted Assistance for Computer Set-uP
> 
> Hello. I've had a couple of instances where it was necessary to get sighted
> assistance to set-up a computer or fix errors, etc. Was wondering how others
> in the field, especially those without other available sighted staff,
> handled this situation? I've thought of posting on Craigslist for part-time
> help though since this is an as-needed situation, it may be more difficult
> to find a taker. Since I'm getting paid to solve the issue, I don't have a
> problem with hiring someone to help out.
> 
> Looking forward to your thoughts.
> 
> 
> 
> --
> Best regards,
> J.J.
> 
> 
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