[nfbcs] Helping a software engineer keep his job

[Gary Wunder]

Several days ago I was contacted by a software engineer who is going blind.
He uses the Linux operating system, and what he really needs is a way to
efficiently do the things that are required of him as a programmer for
Lockheed Martin. His employer seems to be willing to get him any equipment
that might help him in his job, so they have gotten him Zoom text, the
K1000, and I think they have even purchased several copies of JAWS for
Windows for him to use on several computers. Of course all of these are
based on Microsoft Windows, and what he really needs to interact with is a
Linux box. He has figured out a way to do some terminal emulation that lets
him use screen reading technology, but all of the workarounds really make it
difficult for him to do what once was efficient.

 

Do any of you have ideas about how to help him? My impression is that he is
smart, motivated, well regarded by his employer, but at his wits in as to
how to do his job and to meet the deadlines that are being offered. He is
monitoring this list and will appreciate any comments that people care to
give. I will be monitoring the list, but I will be on vacation and rather
out of touch for the next ten days or so. I thank all of you for thinking
about this and giving him your best ideas. His name is Graham Mehl.

 

Warmly,

 

Gary

Linix operating system