Hi!

Wish this wasn't right. Sadly, it is right, and getting any access to an
unwilling employer is an equally unrealistic expectation most of the time.
Furgher, if you don't have that access, neither does a software manufacturer
such as FS.

Of course, if you know of other blind people working for the employer
concerned, then that is your only possible avenue to success. As long as
their own job isn't under threat, you'll get a hand that way. Of colurse,
rare is the job that isn't under threat now, and rarer still is the
accessible job that isn't under threat. 

Things like VR agencies just aren't geared for this sort of thing, so it
isn't surprising if that door seems closed.

I'm not saying don't bother, because some incredible miracles do happen even
today. The only certainty is that you can never get an opportunity if you
haven't applied, and if you apply, try to put your best foot forward if
you're fortunate enough to beat your way to the interview stage. There's
still a good chance you'll be disappointed, but at least you'll know then
that you tried, and you can take any experience from that effort as you can.

Good luck.

73,
Dave 

-----Original Message-----
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On Behalf Of Pat Byrne
Sent: Wednesday, 16 December 2015 4:22 a.m.
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Subject: Re: OT Accessibility Of Software

Mark,
JFW and Access are problematic.  I used them at my lst job aand worked out
ways around.  But on the whole, they do not work well together.  Proprietary
software, as someone has already noted may be difficult.  It would certainly
be wise, if at all possible to have an oppportunity to try the setup first
before making a commitment to an employer or vice versa.  Workarounds can
generally be accomplished, but if they are limited, you honestly will not be
fully able to fulfill your job functionality.
Good luck.
Pat, K9JAUAt 07:27 AM 12/15/2015, you wrote:
>Hi
>
>I am wanting to apply for a job in my local area. However, they require 
>= that one understand the programs such as, Access, Primavera, 
>Passport, = and Power Point. I am using Jaws for Windows with the 
>latest version. = How accessible are these programs, and how can I 
>learn how to use them = quickly?
>
>Thank you.
>
>God bless,
>Rev. Mark=20
>=EF=82=B7 Analyze schedules, workload and resource forecast through the 
>= use of PC and mainframe computer applications such as: Primavera, = 
>Passport, Microsoft Excel, Access, Power Point and additional software 
>= as required.
>God Loves You!
>The Radio Page:
>https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/5610953/TheRadioPage.htm