[blindLaw] Proofreading accommodation suggestions

[omar duncan]

Hey Mike maybe chat GPT OR AI unable capacity?



On Wed, Dec 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM Syed Rizvi via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Hi Michael,
>
> I know a lot of our members on this list serve use the assistance of
> readers and perhaps there are certain methods to employ to ensure accuracy.
> Personally, I use screen reading software even though I have some sight
> because my partial sight is not as reliable as my listening skills. There
> will be a learning curve, but over time you can start to hear the
> difference in the pause the screen reader makes for a comma versus a period
> etc.
>
> Best,
> Syed
>
> Sent from my iPhone.
>
> > On Dec 10, 2025, at 10:39 AM, Michael Collins via BlindLaw <
> blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > I’m a partially blind government lawyer. Because I have some sight, I
> still predominantly rely on my eyes for writing and use fusion for reading.
> i have particular trouble recognizing characters when proof reading, so I
> was granted the accommodation of using a paralegal to proofread documents.
> But our paralegals aren’t perfect and for the second year in a row, my
> proofreading has been marked against me in my annual review. It has also
> been cited as a reason I wasn’t put up for promotion.
> >
> > Since my current accommodation is not working, I want to suggest
> alternatives to my superior. We’ve explored hiring a dedicated person to
> assist me, but I frankly don’t need enough assistance to justify a whole
> extra salary.
> >
> > I can’t think of a better alternative than a proofreader.
> >
> > What has worked for you all in the past?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > - Michael T. Collins
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