I like the VM idea.
Might have issues over licensing though.
More probably than might actually
Regards
Darragh Ó Héiligh
Fujitsu
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From: Ryan Shugart
To: Blind sysadmins list
Date: 19/07/2012 15:07
Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Raising awareness fo blind system
administrators.
Sent by: "Blind-sysadmins"
Darragh:
A few comments. First, you're right, you're not the only
voice talking to them, but I don't think there's enough. I don't honestly
think that will ever change just because their aren't that many blind
system admins. However, that doesn't mean there aren't things we can't
do. First off, one thing I've come to realize is a lot of the assistive
tech companies have way less complex environments than what we work in.
So, some of this server software might be complex and intimidating for
them. Make it easier, instead of saying "Hey this doesn't work" say
something like "Hey, I have a VM I want to give you that's not working
with your software and here are exact steps on how to turn it on, log in,
and duplicate the issue." Having a VM that you can put in their laps and
give them steps will go a long way, suddenly you've broken it down into a
working environment. As to the assistive tech companies working with the
mainstream vendors, if that's what you're thinking about, aga
in I think it's a little much to expect that. Again, these adaptive
companies are really focused and have a narrow skill set. So, instead of
expecting them to take the leap, find your own contacts, introduce the two
and let them talk from the programming component. That's not easy, but
it's a step in the right direction and its where I've had the best
results.
Ryan
-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-sysadmins [
mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of
Darragh OHeiligh
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 2:48 AM
To: Blind sysadmins list
Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Raising awareness fo blind system
administrators.
Good morning,
After visiting sight village yesterday, I'm interested in your thought's
on how we could raise the profile and awareness of blind system
administrators.
Every company I spoke to about server software had the opinion that I was
the only one to ever speak to them about such things. I know this isn't
true but it rasies the point that assistive technologists are not paying
attention to what we need.
I have a few ideas but until I have my first coffee of the day, I'm going
to let others have their say first.
Darragh
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