[mac4theblind] Re: Off topic: a question out of curiosity
- From: David McLean <david.mclean@xxxxxxx>
- To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2012 18:52:48 -0500
I have been in Information Technology for the past 37 years and have spent the
past 12 as a Database Administrator.
I spent the first 12 years of my career using the Optacon for my job (not other
assistive technology) and enjoyed it very much because of the independence it
gave me. Of course that was in the day of green screen terminals before
everyone had a Pc.
Then along came Windows and that was the end of the Optacon as a useful tool
for the most part.
I still miss the independence it gave me and wish there was a replacement for
that product. I still have one I use when needed for reading mail but
computers are strictly via various screen readers these days.
Well, enough about me!
On Dec 7, 2012, at 1:04 PM, John Panarese <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> OK, I realize I am taking a risk here as the last off topic thread went
> astray. However, a post Tracy made led to a few people writing me privately
> to ask if they could ask the question that she brought up. I gave it some
> thought, and I am going to throw it out to the list. Now, by doing so,
> please don't feel compelled to answer. Also, please refrain from commenting
> or expounding on anyone else's answers so we don't clutter the list. I mean,
> you can ridicule Lew and David, should they choose to respond, because ....
> well, ... that's all right ...
>
> The question was, as blind people, what do all of you do to make a living?
> Scott is obviously in a very highly technical field, as is Lew. I formally
> was a reseller of adaptive technology, and I ran my own business for sixteen
> or so years, Technologies for the Visually Impaired. Now, I exclusively do
> Mac and iOS training to both contracted and private clients, as well as do
> some technical support and consulting work. I don't like to promote myself
> and I frankly stink at it, but please do feel free to spread the word about
> the site and what I do. Equally, I have no problems helping anyone else
> doing what I do.
>
>
>
> Take Care
>
> John D. Panarese
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