Linda.Iverson@f10.n130.z1.fidonet.org (Linda Iverson) (10/31/90)
Index Number: 11385 [This is from the Blink Talk Conference] I have just begun the NLS proofreading course. Have any of you taken it? Please share your experiences and helpful hints. Thanks. Linda -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!130!10!Linda.Iverson Internet: Linda.Iverson@f10.n130.z1.fidonet.org
Walter.Siren@p18.f5.n396.z1.fidonet.org (Walter Siren) (10/31/90)
Index Number: 11398 [This is from the Blink Talk Conference] LI> I have just begun the NLS proofreading course. Have any of you LI> taken it? Please share your experiences and helpful hints. I started it a long time ago. At that time, I believe some one else was teaching it. The only thing that I can tell you is to take your time, and check every detail. I think that most of my problems were carelessness. Walter -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!396!5.18!Walter.Siren Internet: Walter.Siren@p18.f5.n396.z1.fidonet.org
David.Andrews@f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (David Andrews) (11/02/90)
Index Number: 11480 LI> I have just begun the NLS proofreading course. Have any of you LI> taken it? Please share your experiences and helpful hints. I know at least two people who have started it twice, and have not finished it. They both are very good braille users, one of whom has writen a brille text book for adults learning braille. It is aparently pretty tough and they require high quality work. Good luck! David Andrews ... Your Sound Alternative -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!129!89!David.Andrews Internet: David.Andrews@f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org
Ann.Parsons@f207.n260.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Parsons) (12/01/90)
Index Number: 12114 [This is from the Blink Talk Conference] Hi Linda, Well, I'll take each question as it comes, ok? >"I agree with you--the world of academe is connected in all >"subjects. Do you tutor for a school or privately with students >"getting your name through other students? The answer to this is both. I have been listed with several districts for a while now, I am also a vendor for the Commission for the Blind. I also take private students. All these avenues are scharce. >"Do you think that is >"a good profession for a blind person? Yes, it is. You work for yourself and make your own hours. >"How long have you been tutoring? About twelve years now is the answer to this one. <grin> >"Is it a steady job? No, it most deffinitely ain't. >"Sorry, >"don't mean to bombard you with questions, but I'm open to any >"new idea that might lead to employment. Don't appologize. Yes, it does bring in pin money. So, go for it. >"Take care! You too, see ya on-line. Ann P. -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!260!207!Ann.Parsons Internet: Ann.Parsons@f207.n260.z1.fidonet.org
Linda.Iverson@p0.f33.n130.z1.fidonet.org (Linda Iverson) (12/05/90)
Index Number: 12323 [This is from the Blink Talk Conference] Well, Ann, I'm not very surprised at what you described as being educational inadequacies of today. I see so many sharp blind people with no jobs, and some real not-so-bright sighted people attempting to do something they have no training for. I just worked on a document that had so many typos. I spent more time correcting typing errors than really the document. Luckily, I had a friend help me with it, but it does confirm there definitely is discrimination out there. Hdy, do you know the way to San Jose? (Grin) Take care, Linda -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!130!33.0!Linda.Iverson Internet: Linda.Iverson@p0.f33.n130.z1.fidonet.org