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[Dr. Denise M Robinson]

Zeeshan
Here is a start--just open link and read
How can you program if you're blind? Answered
Here<http://www.yourtechvision.com/content/how-can-you-program-if-youre-blind-answered-here>
Denise

On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 11:08 PM, Zeeshan Khan <zeek786 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I am trying to learn programming and I am an absolute beginner. As a
> legally blind person I want to ask you all if anyone has learned
> programming and computer science as a blind person. The things is I have
> already gotten my  degree in economics about 3 years ago, so I am not sure
> if I am too late to the field. So how did any of you learn computer
> science/  programming? What resources did you use? how long did it take you
> to become a decent programmer, or at least good enough to land a job? I am
> not trying to go back to school and get a Bachelors as it own't really help
> me, plus I don't have the time as I am working. I really want to learn
> computer science as I am looking to make a career change, and the future is
> in technology. I am aware of many online resources, like codecademy,
> coursera and other free things online, but not sure if I should get into
> these, as I lack a foundation in computer science. What is the job market
> like , in your opinion?
>
> I really look forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences,
> Thanks,
>
>
> --
>
> Zeeshan Khan
>
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*Dr Denise*

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Specialist in Technology/Training/Teaching for blind/low vision
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"The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
doing it." --Chinese Proverb

Computers are incredibly fast, accurate, and stupid: humans are incredibly
slow, inaccurate and brilliant; together they are powerful beyond
imagination.
--Albert Einstein

It's kind of fun to do the impossible.
--Walt Disney