[nabs] Accomodations at internship sites.

[Laura Glowacki]

I did use a microsoft access based database when I worked for the center for independent living for my undergraduate practicum.  That was ... interesting.  It wasn't absolutely inaccessible, but it was definitely tedious and slow and required a lot of memorization as far as when I needed to use the JAWS cursor vs. the regular pc cursor for different tasks.  I am interested as well to see how the software at the hospital will work.  That makes me extremely nervous, but I haven't even gotten to that point so am trying not to worry about it.  I don't know what I'll do if this internship doesn't work out merely because I can't access charts and electronic case files.


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Olivia Norman 
  To: Discussion list for NABS,National Alliance of Blind Students. 
  Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 10:52 AM
  Subject: Re: [nabs] Accomodations at internship sites.


  I was an MSW student, but dropped out to work for Apple, so never got as far as the internship portion of the degree.  I'm not sure how this would have been handled, because of things like database access with software, so I'll be very interested to hear how you resolve this.  When I was beginning to research internships I had issues because we weren't sure how accessible things like internal databases would be on any kind of software platform.  So, I will be really interested to know how this all turns out for you, and how easy you find the software to use.
  Good luck!
  Olivia

  "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower", Steve Jobs


  On Jul 1, 2010, at 5:06 AM, Laura Glowacki wrote:


    Olivia, if I'm remembering correctly, you are an MSW student (or have your MSW already).  In the practicums you've done where you deal with confidential information, how did the internship site feel about you having confidential information on your personal laptop?  I would really really not be comfortable with this as confidentiality is so important in our field.


      ----- Original Message -----
      From: Olivia Norman
      To: Discussion list for NABS,National Alliance of Blind Students.
      Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 11:59 PM
      Subject: Re: [nabs] Accomodations at internship sites.


      I agree with Joe and others.  For internships I've always provided my own technology or software, which ever the internship feels is the most appropriate.  My last internship I brought in my mac laptop and used that.  Now that I have a job, Apple provides me with some accomidations, though because our products are very accessible right out of the box, the only major thing I've needed is an iBill which we have on order for cash transactions.
      Olivia

      "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower", Steve Jobs


      On Jun 30, 2010, at 12:19 PM, Nickie Coby wrote:


        I agree with Joe. When I've had internship placements, I've always brought my own technology. If it were a job, where I'd be staying longer, then I'd ask for a different solution.

        Nickie



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        From: nabs-bounces at acb.org [mailto:nabs-bounces at acb.org] On Behalf Of Joe Orozco
        Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 1:52 PM
        To: 'Discussion list for NABS,National Alliance of Blind Students.'
        Subject: Re: [nabs] Accomodations at internship sites.


        Laura,

        Different folks may differ on this, but it's always been my sense that it's better if you can bring in copies of your own software.  JAWS now ships with 3 keys with the opportunity to refresh the count for free.  Or, maybe this has always been the case.  Regardless, it's difficult to broach the subject with an internship provider to eat the expense when the intern may only be there for a few months.  In most cases the student will have gotten the equipment he or she needs during college, which should help them at the work site.  Good luck to you.

        Joe
        “Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all.”--Sam Ewing




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          From: nabs-bounces at acb.org [mailto:nabs-bounces at acb.org] On Behalf Of Laura Glowacki
          Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 10:35 AM
          To: Discussion list for NABS,National Alliance of Blind Students.
          Subject: [nabs] Accomodations at internship sites.


          For those of you who have needed accomodations at an internship site which requires some sort of payment on someone's part (I.E., JAWS or other computer software):

          Who paid for it: DRS/ORS or the internship site?  How did they determine who paid for it?  Is there a law or precedent of which I am not aware?

          Apparently my university has no responsibility in this as the internship site isnot on-campus.  Can anyone speak to that?

          TIA,
          Laura
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