Hi, Everyone,
I am now retired, but I used to work for the Minnesota Department of
Transportation. Whatever was needed for me to do my job was always
provided: Vocal Eyes, Window-Eyes, and tech service. I was the only blind
person in the department needing such technology; however, as time goes on,
the state departments are working more closely together, so things may
change.
I am prejudiced, so I hope Window-Eyes will always be chosen,
Trish
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chao, Matthew (DOC)" <[email protected]>
To: "Sandra Fouts" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>;
<[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2013 8:43 AM
Subject: RE: Window-Eyes in the Work Place
Hi, Folks. I use Window-Eyes at my work site. When I started here
about 20 years ago, I was responsible for my own adaptive technology.
If I didn't know what I needed, than I probably wouldn't have been able
to do the job. Since then, they have ordered what I requested, and so
far, so good. That said, however, I need to let them know when
something DOESN'T work; often they don't tell me they're coming out with
a new application until it's too late. They should allow me to check it
out before release, but they don't. So, I'll have to write to someone
above me to complain. That's life, folks. You need to be your own
advocate and squawk when necessary.--Matthew Chao
Sandra Fouts <[email protected]> 2/4/2013 9:31 AM >>>
If Peter is talking about the IRS program that envolves WSB it might be
that they're contracting with Freedom for the program. Who knows. To
bad the haven't really educated aboutother screen readers.
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2013 8:26 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Window-Eyes in the Work Place
Good day everyone
I am currently with my third federal government department. I am using
Window-eyes, however our system might be some what different. There is
no government standard with respect to what adaptive technology is to be
used. The responsibility lies with the person needing to use the
technology to determine what works best for the job that needs to be
done.
The advantage is that I am able to decide what tools I need to hold up
my end of the job description. The downside is that I need to do more
work to make sure that I select the best options in order to get the job
done. Some people may not have the time, resources, or familiarity to
research what is available.
Last week I was at a meeting with the provincial government
representatives and I shared my reasons why I feel a standard for
adaptive technology may not be in the best interests of their employees.
In my experience the best results come from looking at what needs to be
done, then selecting the best tools to accomplish the tasks.
Our national service provider for people with a vision impairment has
an internal standard with respect to text to speech, magnification, and
scanning. They know that I am OK with them selecting an internal
internal suite of applications. They also know that I do not agree with
them pushing their organizational standards on to their clients. Their
one size fits all approach is too costly, restrictive, ineffective, and
leaves people with the impression that they are receiving some form of
compensation based on sales. It doesn't matter if this is true or not,
because as we all know perception is reality.
Vic Pereira
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Industry Canada | Services partagés Canada | Industrie Canada Service,
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