> From: Karen Lewellen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: now this cannot be true?
>
> hi all,
> i have a windows np question, and i hope those are the correct letters. i
> refer to the windows networking program. i started a job recently, where
> the network is windows nt. my problem is that i use a screen reader
> and while the main computer for the network is in the office, i am told that
> you cannot add a program to a particular terminal on the network. is this
> true? if so it seems silly as what do you do if one computer on the network
> has a problem? or if you need to have a setup for someone who does not read
> english? please give me our thoughts as my job may depend on it!
> thanks, karen
No, it is not true. When they tell you that you "can't" install a program
of your own on your workstation, they mean only that company policy forbids
it. The reason is to reduce the risk of viruses and trojans.
The company I work for has the same policy; all PC's on the worldwide
network run the same (Microsoft) software, called the "Common Operating
Environment." COE standards forbid the installation of non-COE software on
company PC's. Nevertheless, I've installed some non-COE software myself, an
IBM program that permits me to access mainframe manuals online. I couldn't
do my job without it, but nobody's ever questioned me about it in any case.
So go ahead and install your screen reader. If they give you any trouble,
point out that the Americans with Disabilities Act requires that the company
make reasonable accomodations for an employee with a disability. If they
don't, you have grounds for a substantial lawsuit, and the company could
also receive a large fine from the EEOC.
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