[audio-pals] Re: VR Counselor is Horrible
- From: Thomas McMahan <thomas.mcmahan@xxxxxxx>
- To: audio-pals@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:58:29 -0500
I think it’s why a lot of people moved away from it *lol*.
On Aug 13, 2014, at 8:49 PM, Josh <lawdog911@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> This may be why state agencies moved away from Dragon.
>
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> [mailto:audio-pals-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Thomas McMahan
> Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 9:35 PM
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> Subject: [audio-pals] Re: VR Counselor is Horrible
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> Nice in theory, but you only have a few seconds to read it and say it. Maybe
> 10 at the most.
> On Aug 13, 2014, at 8:33 PM, Josh <lawdog911@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> Well, I have an idea of what I would do to try and train it with a
> screen-reader running. I would route JAWS through my headset and route the
> rest of it through the computer itself.
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> [mailto:audio-pals-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Thomas McMahan
> Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 9:13 PM
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> Subject: [audio-pals] Re: VR Counselor is Horrible
>
> That’s because I read the terms when setting up my Mac, there was a dialog
> about them keeping transcripts. That’s also why it is more accurate. Get
> yourself a copy of Dragon Dictate and try training it. It will take it quite
> a while before it can get to the same point as Dictate. Although how you are
> going to train it with a screen reader running and saying what is on the
> screen in time, well, I don’t know.
>
> Apple’s I-Listen was the same way. Wasn’t that good. Yes we bought a copy
> of it, probably have it some place around here, my guess is that it would
> just make a good coaster now though. It sure won’t work in this i-mac.
> Maybe the old machine with Tiger on it since it’s a power PC, but don’t know
> if it would work with Tiger even. It is an earlier kitty. Can’t remember if
> it’s jaguar or panther. Am thinking it was the first one though. Yes there
> have been a few kitties come and go in the Apple world.
>
> On Aug 13, 2014, at 7:17 PM, Josh <lawdog911@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> I never realized that dictate was human generated text. I say a lot and it
> for the most part gets it exactly right and within seconds. I knew tht humans
> take a look at the pictures that they type back what it is, but the other is
> surprising.
>
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> [mailto:audio-pals-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Thomas McMahan
> Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 8:00 PM
> To: audio-pals@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [audio-pals] Re: VR Counselor is Horrible
>
> It is, but keep in mind it is a human on the other end, and they keep
> everything said. That’s why I don’t use dictate. It’s been on this mac
> since I bought it, but I turned it off. Would rather take my chances typing.
>
> On Aug 13, 2014, at 2:55 PM, Josh <lawdog911@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> I can’t remember, but if I am not mistaken the 4S is capable of having text
> and e-mail dictated.
>
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> [mailto:audio-pals-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Heather H
> Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 3:21 PM
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> Subject: [audio-pals] Re: VR Counselor is Horrible
>
> The bluetooth keyboard is great. It was getting annoying to have to tap each
> letter twice to select it. It was fine for texts but not email. My fingers
> are a bit big and this small keyboard takes some getting used to. So please
> forgive any typos til I get used to it. I type too fast to hear all the
> letters and words. I am glad I got it.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 13, 2014, at 3:06 PM, "Josh" <lawdog911@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I don’t think you will regret making the move. The Blue Tooth keyboar is
> something I have never used on the iPhones, I am sure it would make it a lot
> nicer and a lot easier.
>
> From: audio-pals-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:audio-pals-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Heather H
> Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 2:31 PM
> To: audio-pals@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [audio-pals] Re: VR Counselor is Horrible
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> Yes, I did it. I got an iPhone 4s. I did research, worried, and prayed
> about it.....and here I am typing on a bluetooth keyboard and listening to
> what I'm typing in my ear with another bluetooth device. Technology is
> scary. It is great though. Kate has taken a turn for the worse. I suspect
> she has a virus that no onne or no scan find. So, here I am...finally in the
> 21st century. AND DON'T CALL ME LYNN DARN IT.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 13, 2014, at 1:00 PM, Thomas McMahan <shadowmonstrosity@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I just caught this. Hoover has an i-phone? She is joining the mac world
> with her triple decker bus? Now this is interesting.
>
> On Aug 13, 2014, at 7:49 AM, Heather H <copperlee73@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> Whatev
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Aug 13, 2014, at 8:33 AM, "Josh" <lawdog911@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> It has a nice ring to it. Hmmm, let me think about this for a while. I will
> let you know whether I plan to use Lynn from now on or not *LOL*.
>
> From: audio-pals-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:audio-pals-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Heather H
> Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 9:26 PM
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> Subject: [audio-pals] Re: FW: VR Counselor is Horrible
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> Blah blah blah. Don't even think of using that name mister. You have got
> enough trouble without me opening a can of whoop butt on Tennessee!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 12, 2014, at 9:13 PM, "Josh" <lawdog911@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> Thank you for bringing attention to this there Ms. Lynn *LOL*.
> Hi Heaver
>
> From: audio-pals-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:audio-pals-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Heather H
> Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 8:21 PM
> To: audio-pals@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [audio-pals] Re: FW: VR Counselor is Horrible
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> Um, excuse me BethAnn, there was no call for my middle name. How rude! Hi
> Josh and Tom!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 12, 2014, at 6:22 PM, "BethAnn LaPresta" <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> (Redacted sender "bela28_02@xxxxxxxxx" for DMARC) wrote:
>
> I didn't realize you were offering a good sized weekend getaway at your
> expense...I would really love a vacation right about now. How about a trip
> to Ohio to visit Heather Lynn?
>
> In all seriousness, you and I seem to attract knobheads there Joshie. You
> with your schooling, me with doctors. Oy!
>
>
> On Tuesday, August 12, 2014 2:45 PM, Josh <lawdog911@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> Well, it looked a little fishy or at least sounded a little fishy when Amanda
> was reading it. Sounded like he had budgeted for me to get it, but was not
> going to be dispersing it to me unless I needed it. Well, you know what
> happens to that kind of money a lot of times. Someone would be havinga good
> size weekened get away at my expense.
>
> From: audio-pals-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:audio-pals-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Thomas McMahan
> Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 5:15 PM
> To: audio-pals@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [audio-pals] Re: FW: VR Counselor is Horrible
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> Makes you wonder what all they are doing with the money budgeted to them
> doesn’t it? I know in most States the budget allotment for rehab is on the
> bottom, but it’s still pretty sizable, and at most it is frozen, not actually
> cut. They are more likely to cut services.
>
> The biggest thing you’ve got on them is if you take it outside the agency.
> They will listen to you then because they don’t want it outside. It’s been
> that way my whole life, and I’ve been around for a little while.
>
> I think you can work out the rest for when it’s necessary.
>
> On Aug 12, 2014, at 3:50 PM, Josh <lawdog911@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> The VR counselor sent me an e-mail this morning including his supervisor and
> he attempted to clarify what he didn’t say yesterday, but says I must have
> misunderstood because he was including funding to cover my textbooks.
> However, he didn’t touch the fact that they cover rent and dorm room expenses
> for students as well as meal money. He only went on to say that if for some
> reason the money does not come in, in a timely manner then they would
> definitely reimburse me. He isn’t getting the fact that he is doing this
> completely different from the previous two VR counselors and he refuses to
> provide me with any documentation regarding any changes that may have taken
> place.
> Interesting enough I found out before my previous counselor left that due
> to the pay that they were offering for VR counselors, my state agency, they
> couldn’t get anyone of any quality to take the job. This seems to be evident
> without her ever saying the first word. I hope and pray that he gets better
> in time and isn’t just there for a paycheck which it is seeming that way
> right now. The good news is, he thought he was being a rather smart guy by
> including his supervisor, but now I know who she is and have her e-mail
> address. So, now I will start discussing all these new apparent chages with
> her and see what she has to say about it if things continue to go down hill.
> I believe I could do his job without a degree or at least as good as he is
> doing anyways. Perhaps I will talk to her about taking his job *LOL* j/k.
>
> From: audio-pals-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:audio-pals-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Josh
> Sent: Monday, August 11, 2014 9:51 PM
> To: audio-pals@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [audio-pals] FW: VR Counselor is Horrible
>
> I have fought my VR counselor ever since he became my VR counselor. He has
> requested documents that no other counselor has requested, he has made
> incorrect statements regarding whether or not he will accept the university’s
> recommendation for a lighter courseload, he has tried to shut down my
> continuing education, and now he is messing with my money. I did gain some
> ground though on the continuing education because when I first started VR I
> told them I want to go to law school. Well, the VR counselor at the time told
> me that I should probably go with a lighter load, so I did. I did make her
> document somewhere though that I want to go to law school. I told my second
> counselor the same thing and told her I may continue on with psychology.
> Well, it gets to this guy who thinks he is all of that and a bag of *insert
> your favorite chip here* *LOL* and I talked to him briefly once before
> regarding continuing on and he said that they would have to see, but he
> sounded doubtful. So, when I was talking to him seriously about it I asked
> him if the department was going to pay for me to continue on with a higher
> degree or if I am going to have to get representation to fight for it. He
> didn’t answer me directly and we hung up. We started discussing it off and on
> and he opened up the door for me to ask about law school again when he said
> that they cannot tell me what to do. I took the window of opportunity. The
> latest is I need to pick between law school and psychology and let him know
> by Friday. Now, a new battle has popped its ugly head up and that is him not
> giving me funding for my textbooks when they pay other people’s rent. He
> wants me to go out and purchase the 5 or 600 dollars sometimes maybe even
> $800 worth of textbooks each semester and then they will reimburse me for
> supplies and textbooks. Um, no! This has never been done this way before so I
> want answers as to why it is this way now other than the fact I pushed them
> on one battle so now they are trying to come at me from a different angle. I
> told them I fight enough battles on my own without having to fight the very
> system that is there to help me by providing the funding I need to go to
> school. I am hoping that I can get someone a lot better to handle this or at
> least make him better through prayer.
> For some reason though I thought when given the opportunity to go to law
> school I would jump on it and run, but really and truthful I am having a hard
> time choosing. I am actually leaning more toward mental health counselor
> which is completely different from what I was looking at from the get go
> because if I stayed with counseling and didn’t go for the law school then I
> wanted to do family counseling, but now the mental health counseling is
> appealing to me. So, now that I havea choice the turmoil has started *LOL*.
> Do I go for a JD or do I go for an MA in counseling.
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