[nfbcs] Computer Science Career Questions

[Robert Spangler]

Hello!

 

So I am considering going back to school.  Here in Dayton, at Wright State
University, there are BA and BS programs in Computer Science.  I am
considering the BA program as it seems to have less high level math
requirements and I feel will allow me to focus more on computer-related
material instead of becoming frustrated with difficult math concepts which I
feel won't really help me anyways.

 

I'm basically looking for opinions.  I didn't study computer science my
first time around in college because I was intimidated by the math and I
kind of took the easy way out.  In regards to careers in computer science
and being blind, is there any specific advice from which I could benefit?
In what types of computer science careers are blind people employed?  I
think my interests revolve more around networking, computer maintenance,
installing operating systems-basic IT stuff-more than hardcore programming.
Is there anything about which I should be aware relative to blindness when
going into this field?  I've always just done what I wanted without even
considering being blind but I just thought it would be best to ask.  A lot
of IT jobs are using remote access solutions to help coworkers with
computer-related issues.  I'm thinking that most of these are not accessible
with screen reading technology.  What are the workarounds?  This is the main
issue I can think of off the top of my head.

 

Thanks and I'm looking forward to your input!

 

Robert