[humanser] Question regarding paperwork

Tue Jun 28 15:14:19 UTC 2016

Yasmin

I tried calling your personal number instead I got a fax number. I would like to speak to you at some point. I will be leaving the house around 10:30 AM Pacific standard time and I will be available after 2 PM Pacific standard time please give me a call at your convenience thank you.

From, Lisa Irving
619-884-0189

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 27, 2016, at 7:52 AM, justin via Humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Of course, you have to know what methods you prefer, and what accommodations
> you best use.
> However, if you have come up with two or three accommodations, and your
> employer nixes them, then te employer should come up with a way for you to
> do the work.  It's all about collaboration.  
> Justin
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Reyazuddin,
> Yasmin via Humanser
> Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 9:34 AM
> To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Reyazuddin, Yasmin <Yasmin.Reyazuddin at montgomerycountymd.gov>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question regarding paperwork
> 
> It is extremely important that the employer provide accommodations. However,
> big or small employers lack the knowledge about how to accommodate blind
> people. 
> We need to advocate for our rights and take responsibility for our actions. 
> Technology is just part of the solution. Do not trust it all together. Use
> trained readers paid or volunteers, Braille and  common sense to fight for
> your rights. The road may have many blocks or obstacles but we can do it. It
> may take several months or years but we will win. 
> 
> 
> Yasmin Reyazuddin
> Aging & Disability Services
> Montgomery County Government
> Department of Health & Human Services
> 401 Hungerford Drive (3rd floor)
> Rockville MD 20850
> 240-777-0311 (MC311)
> 240-777-1556 (personal)
> 240-777-1495 (fax)
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> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of justin via
> Humanser
> Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 9:39 AM
> To: 'Human Services Division Mailing List' <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: justin <justin.williams2 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question regarding paperwork
> 
> It is going to depend upon context. Readers/notetakers properly trained
> could be used, as well as the method you proposed to your former employer.
> Among others.
> The ideal is to have an accessible system, but your employer is supposed to
> help you with accommodations.
> Justin 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rebecca
> Arrowood via Humanser
> Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 8:15 AM
> To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Rebecca Arrowood <rmarrowood12 at me.com>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question regarding paperwork
> 
> So can I ask how do you do it?
> 
> Thanks,
> Rebecca Arrowood
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> 
>>> On Jun 27, 2016, at 11:29 PM, Lisa Irving via Humanser
>> <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> A few months ago I started a new job. One of my selling points was my
> ability to be very systematic and very accurate with documentation. No one
> asked me how I did it they just wanted to know if I could do it
>> 
>> Best,
>> Lisa Irving
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jun 27, 2016, at 3:21 PM, JD Townsend via Humanser
> <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Paperwork access is one of the issues this Division is working on.
> Eventually all systems will need to become compliant as the federal
> government is working to make all electronic medical records or EMR to be
> assessable to all patients.  Sadly this is not yet the case.
>>> 
>>> Of course a reasonable accommodation would be to scan printed 
>>> paperwork
> into the electronic record, but an employer may be reluctant to grant that
> prior to hiring you.  A volunteer could be hired to do this job following
> all confidentiality requirements of the agency.
>>> 
>>> If JAWS can read the screens and controls then a friendly person from 
>>> or
> contracted from your state's Blind Services would, in most circumstances,
> have the EMR speaking and brailling out for you in pretty quick order.  A
> Blind Services case manager ought to be glad to provide this service as it
> will mean your employability.  Remember they can close your case as a big
> success once you start getting paid.
>>> 
>>> I work at a large hospital and am having success with their very odd 
>>> EMR
> after work from such a screen reader app writer.
>>> 
>>> The trick is to get the job first, then worry about the ways and means.
> An answer who asks about paperwork to me gets the answer:  "I don't like
> paperwork, but I don't like the feeling of it getting behind.  I did this in
> my university work and at my other places of employment and I am sure I will
> not let you down."  I have not yet met a manager or supervisor who cared
> about my techniques.  My current supervisor just asked me if I dictate my
> notes, something I've never done, and I've worked there for over 15 years.
>>> 
>>> Best of luck.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message----- From: Rebecca Arrowood via Humanser
>>> Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 12:58 PM
>>> To: humanser at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Rebecca Arrowood
>>> Subject: [humanser] Question regarding paperwork
>>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> 
>>> I just graduated with my MSE in Counseling and I am an LPC-IT NCC.
> Anyway, I had a job lined up but it did not work out.
>>> 
>>> I am wondering how everyone does paperwork for their job specifically
> pertaining to client intakes, progress notes, treatment plans, when JAWS
> does not work with the companies software program.  I asked my previous
> employer about completing my notes in word and having someone data enter the
> information into their system but they said they did not have the man power
> for that.
>>> 
>>> I am looking for any and all advice to figuring out how to complete
> paperwork if my screen reader does not work with the companies program for
> future employment.  Likewise, I am new to this field so anyone who has been
> working as a counselor for a while please feel free to share with me any
> tips you have as to how to meet job requirements as a counselor who is
> blind/visually impaired.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> 
>>> Rebecca Arrowood
>>> E-mail: rmarrowood12 at me.com
>>> Phone: 1-920-841-2808
>>> "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. "
>>> Helen Keller
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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