[nabs-l] Internships

Sun Aug 3 19:27:19 UTC 2014

Hi Sofia,

I am not quite sure how someone could not tell that I am blind in an
interview considering the fact that I use a long white cane. And although I
am not sure if this is the best practice or not, I actually talked about how
I use JAWS on the computer during my interview. Like you, I was concerned
about how to go about installing a screen reader on the computer, so I
thought I would be up front about this issue so I could make the most out of
my internship. Perhaps others do things differently, but this is how I chose
to handle this particular situation.

Warm regards,
Elizabeth

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From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sofia Gallo via
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Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 3:13 PM
To: minh ha; National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Internships

Thanks all!

It looks like I can instal my own version of Jaws on a company computer and
reset it after or use my own laptop.

I imagine you didn't say anything about being blind or needing
accommodations until afterbeing accepted to the internship? :)

Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 3, 2014, at 12:31 PM, minh ha via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I've had various internships over the years that required heavy use of 
> a computer for research, writing, etc. My employers always allowed me 
> to use my own computer and they just connected me to their network so 
> I could access pertinent information. Last year during my sophomore 
> year of college, I had an internship with a social service non-profit 
> and my state agency provided a jaws key for me to put on 3 of the 
> office computers. I was working with confidential client information 
> at the time so it was necessary for me to use one of their computers.
> Definitely check into your state agency to see if they will provide a 
> jaws key for you to use temporarily during your internship. Otherwise, 
> I don't think it would be a huge deal for  you to use your own laptop 
> if your supervisor is ok with it.
> 
> Minh
> 
>> On 8/3/14, Cody Bair via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I have also had two summer jobs in colege. Since I had 3 
>> authorizations of Jaws I authorized the software on both of my work 
>> computers which worked excellent for me as their was no out of pocket 
>> cost for my employer and I had full use of Jaws.
>> 
>> Cody
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Aug 2, 2014, at 11:56 PM, Arielle Silverman via nabs-l 
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Sofia,
>>> Congrats on the internship!
>>> I had three different summer jobs in high school and college that 
>>> involved computers. Each timeI used JAWS in demo mode; I don't think 
>>> the USB's existed yet. It was no problem using JAWS in demo mode.
>>> Also, if you have JAWS on your home computer, I think you can 
>>> install a full version on up to three computers. I recently 
>>> installed my full JAWS license on my new work computer and I just 
>>> called Freedom Scientific and asked them to reset my license (since 
>>> I had formerly run it on an old laptop I no longer use) and they did 
>>> without any trouble or additional cost.
>>> Of course you could also try NVDA.
>>> Sorry I don't know the answer to your USB question.
>>> Best,
>>> Arielle
>>> 
>>>> On 8/2/14, Sofia Gallo via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> It would be a political/policy internship.
>>>> 
>>>> It sounds like a USB would be the best option, but after reading 
>>>> the Jaws website, it seems like the USB version doesn't work if 
>>>> Jaws is not already installed on the computer and that it's purpose 
>>>> is to apply your preferred settings to jaws, and not to use Jaws on 
>>>> a computer that doesn't have Jaws.
>>>> Someone correct me if I'm wrong:)
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>> On Aug 3, 2014, at 1:05 AM, Derek Manners 
>>>>> <dmanners at jd16.law.harvard.edu>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Depending on your place, your machine is the best bet or getting 
>>>>> permission to use a USB.
>>>>> 
>>>>> May I ask what type of intership?
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Aug 3, 2014, at 12:35 AM, Sofia Gallo via nabs-l 
>>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Thanks for the replies.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Jaws in demo mode is a pain, but getting the whole software to 
>>>>>> use it for
>>>>>> 2 months doesn't sound very reasonable.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I could always take my laptop and use that.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I have options, but I was wondering what experiences others have 
>>>>>> had regarding assistive technology and internships. What 
>>>>>> arrangements have others made?
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Thanks for the input!
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On Aug 3, 2014, at 12:12 AM, Joseph Hudson 
>>>>>>> <jhud7789 at outlook.com>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hi, I think before I even think about getting a job like that, I 
>>>>>>> would think about what kind of software that would be putting on 
>>>>>>> that Machine whether it be MBVA or John's? Because if they're 
>>>>>>> putting John's on there and it's all going to be a will to run 
>>>>>>> in demo mode and my computer job is extensive I probably 
>>>>>>> wouldn't deal to get much done in a day. The reason why I say 
>>>>>>> that is because if I had to restart my computer every
>>>>>>> 40 minutes or restart John, every 40 minutes Alakaina get tiring 
>>>>>>> and slowing on my process. So possible, talk to the person or 
>>>>>>> Company, About getting the real version. Are you free later that 
>>>>>>> you will be using.
>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>> hope this helps and if you having me other questions do not 
>>>>>>> hesitate to
>>>>>>> contact me off off list        n Aug 2, 2014, at 10:45 PM, Sofia
>>>>>>> Gallo
>>>>>>> via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Hello
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Has anyone had an internship or short-term job (such as a 
>>>>>>>> summer
>>>>>>>> job)
>>>>>>>> that required extensive computer use (such as browsing the 
>>>>>>>> internet, using Word and other basic programs)? How did this 
>>>>>>>> work out in terms of using assistive technology such as screen 
>>>>>>>> readers like Jaws? Did you arrange to use your own computer, 
>>>>>>>> use the demo mode of a software or carry a USB version of the 
>>>>>>>> software?
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> I'm just wondering what experiences anyone has had using 
>>>>>>>> assistive technology when the job is only short-term since 
>>>>>>>> adjusting company computers with software may not be practical.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>>>>> 
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