[nabs-l] Internships

[Chris Nusbaum]

Does your employer do any follow up, whether by phone or by email, between application and acceptance? Perhaps then would be a good time to address blindness things.

Chris Nusbaum

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> On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:44 PM, Sofia Gallo via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> It seems like an interview is the best time to clear up any misconceptions and address any accommodations, but what if there is no interview?..
> 
> I agree with Chris, I don't like to play the blind card but I'm not at all ashamed either.
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>> On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:06 PM, "justin williams" <justin.williams2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I use my personal laptop with my practicum, and I think I will do the same
>> with my internship.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sofia Gallo via
>> nabs-l
>> Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 12:35 AM
>> To: Joseph Hudson
>> Cc: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Internships
>> 
>> 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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