[nabs-l] Internships

Mon Aug 4 00:31:37 UTC 2014

Mikayla, that was her reasoning exactly -- only discuss screen reader accommodations after being accepted

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> On Aug 3, 2014, at 7:53 PM, Mikayla Gephart <mikgephart at icloud.com> wrote:
> 
> ,your counselor probably said that because it is descriminatory if they do not hire you because you are blind, and not telling might give you a chance to show what you can do. 
> 
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>> On Aug 3, 2014, at 6:29 PM, Sofia Gallo via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> I dom't think my blindness is a big deal either but i was adviced by a counselor not to say anything until i get accepted, which goes against my instincts which is why i ask:)Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Aug 3, 2014, at 6:18 PM, minh ha <minh.ha927 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Um, no, the internship that I had last year the supervisor knew full
>>> well I was totally blind since I showed up to the interview with my
>>> guide dog. ... I was fully qualified for the position so they took me
>>> on despite of reservations they might had about accommodations and
>>> stuff like that. Personally, I don't think my blindness is a huge deal
>>> so I'm not afraid of hiding it to the world.
>>> 
>>> Minh
>>> 
>>>> On 8/3/14, Sofia Gallo <sofiagallo13 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 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? :)
>>>> 
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>>>> 
>>>>> 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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