You could use USB head phones.  That way you can listen to Jaws while those 
in your home watch television or do whatever they choose.  Using USB head 
phones will also give you the opportunity to listen to programs or cd's 
while using Jaws.  It's use will not interfere with the default sound card. 
When my son lived at home that is what I did.  Further, this practice gave 
me a chance to listen for my husband should he require my services.  If you 
have windows xp. or windows 2000, I believe this is true regarding these 
other operating systems as well, you can create a secondary user account. 
If you leave yourself as the administrator no one can install programs on 
your computer without your knowledge.  While being able to access it.  Jaws 
can be used on all accounts you set up.  I also did this when my son lived 
with me.  I set his account not to allow him to be able to access adult 
sites.
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To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 11:36 AM
Subject: please pray


> I've had one hectic weekend. No one's touching my computer ever again. You 
> don't come in here and download crap to my computer after I tell you not 
> to, and then lie to me when I ask you if you've done it. That's exactly 
> what my cousin's son did. I ran a check after they left, to make sure. I 
> had to peruse through the programs menu until I found two things I never 
> installed. One was a game that I didn't download, which I deleted right 
> then and there. The other object was that dumb old Norton Security Scan, 
> which isn't free at all, by the way, and which isn't at all accessible 
> with screen readers. I had to go to the Windows control pannel before I 
> could uninstall it properly. Nope, I don't need any Norton products on my 
> computer. No way, Jose. It's kind of a good thing someone can't access 
> your Netbyphone account and download things to it that can cause system 
> crashes. Heck, they're not getting back on my computer again. Never! Also, 
> please do pray for me. I may have to end up calling DHR or Social 
> Services, in order to find a better home.
>
> I don't care what kind of a witch they think I am. This is my computer, 
> issued by the state, and I'm not going to let someone keep me from using 
> it. I'm already being discriminated against, because I have to use a 
> screen reader. It's not my fault I had to go into the incubator at four 
> months of age. I had no say, and the doctors were using their best 
> judgment. If I didn't have to use Jaws, John wouldn't mind if I used the 
> computer while he was watching TV. John's a man who currently lives with 
> my aunt and me. I've lived here longer than he has. I'm about ready to 
> pull up stakes and leave. Of course, I don't know where I'd go, being 
> totally blind. I've already tried the state's independent living programs, 
> but it hasn't done any good. I know Jaws, my screen reader, can interfere 
> with the TV, but is it my fault that I have to use a screen reader with a 
> built-in voice synthesizer? As a blind person, I need talking products 
> that I can use. I'm not going to apologize for it. God obviously had a 
> purpose for my being blind. I'm used to it, and I no longer pray for the 
> return of my eyesight, although I believe in God's power to heal. If I 
> never receive it during my earthly life, I'll get it back, when Jesus 
> comes. He'll come, whenever it's time, but until then, I can wait, as far 
> as receiving my eyesight is concerned. Sure, I can't wait till He comes, 
> and I'm longing for His return more and more, but until then, I'm going to 
> use my computer and Jaws, and I don't need someone telling me I can't. How 
> would you feel if you were totally blind and someone living with you were 
> like that? I know you'd pray for him/her, but you'd probably tell him/her 
> what for, if you know what I mean. It's not that easy for me. There are 
> currently three sighted people in this house, against one blind person. 
> I'm outnumbered, although Jesus is with me, and I'm sure He's on both of 
> our sides, but I really don't know what to do now. Please pray that I 
> don't end up telling him where to go. Also, please pray that God convicts 
> him. Also, please pray that God will lead me, either to a better home, or 
> that He'll intervene in this situation. Also, please pray that I'll get 
> the courage to report this to DHR, or Social Services. Until He comes, 
> this computer's like my link to the outside world.