need input on faq
- From: <jaffar@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:54:20 +0800
Hi All. I am in the process of gathering answers and questions relating to the
FAQ that potential blind or visually handicapped programmers might have before
he/she takes the plunge. I have Managed to gather quite a lot, but in an
effort to be more informative, I'd also need your personal testimonies as a
beginner programmer, particularly in a setting where you have to relate to your
sighted boss and colleagues, or even with sighted teachers and co students. I
will then compile these into a kind of a guide so that a new programmer, or a
potential student in programming who suddenly finds himself having to work,
study and relate with those sighted folks around him won't find himself/herself
too much in the deep end without a string to cling on too. This is a voluntary
effort, so as many of you who are willing are encouraged to participate. I'm
sure your experiences will go a long way in helping and supporting those who
want to take up programming and I T as a stepping stone to a more challenging
and rewarding career. Perhaps i might gthrow you some questions as pointers.
1. how did you learn programming.
a. on your own?
b. at computer school?
c, in a classroom setting with a sighted teacher and sighted co-students?
2. How did you take your exams?
a. using braille?
b. using the computer with the aid of a screen reader?
c. have the examiner read the questions to you and you verbally relaying the
answers?
3. did you find a job after you passed your exams, and in what setting did you
work in?
a. from home, freelance and alone?
b. with a sighted boss and with sighted colleagues in a formal office setting?
4. how would you describe your relationship with your boss and colleagues?
a. they regarded your ability to use and work on the computer with incredulity
and disbelief at first?
b. they were friendly and went out of their way to be helpful from the first?
c. they left you very much to your own devices?
d. they didn't know how to relate to you and hence didn't know how to take you
as part of the team?
5. How did you overcome any obstacle which prevented you from working with
everyone in your office as a team?
a. You were patient and tried to explain that your condition was not, or
presented very little obstacle to your success?
b. your were quietly aggressive and refused any covert help to prove your
independence and ability?
c. You continually argued your case?
d. did any of the step you take above help you in the long run?
6. can you, with confidence, consider yourself a success story?
If you have anymaore hints, you are free to spell them out. Cheers and thanks
for your output.
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