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Full History - 2018 - 01 - 10 - ID#7peew4
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Do cash registers have the built-in accessibility options? (self.Blind)
submitted by TfsQuack
Greetings r/Blind!

I’m a legally blind college student and I’m thinking of applying for my first job after my current semester finishes. I have no paid work experience but I was required to get workplace training of some kind prior to my high school graduation. I don’t remember much of the details of the job, but one thing I experienced was that the cash register at the gift shop I worked at (as well as most/all fast food and grocery places I’ve seen) have very visual monitors to go with their cash registers. There was colour coding, but that barely helped.

So now, back to my question. Do cash registers have the built-in accessibility options? I don’t remember if that ever came up, but suffice it to say my superiors and coworkers were informed of my visual impairment, and I worked with what was available.

I’m quite nervous about the whole idea. I have this notion that employers might find it too much of a hassle to make accommodations for some guy who can’t see when they can just hire someone who **can** see.

If anyone has any other words of wisdom that pertains to first jobs, I’d be ever so grateful.

tymme 3 points 5y ago
It's hit and miss. I know a lot of POS systems that are totally closed and don't have accessibility options, especially in larger chains (retail/fast food). OTOH, I used to support vet clinics that used software on Windows PCs where you could (at least in theory) add accessibility software as needed.

Search for vocational rehabilitation services (in the US, the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, don't know specifics anywhere outside the US). These organizations are designed to assist with finding a job and providing both you and the employer with resources to perform those jobs.
Whereami259 1 points 5y ago
I worked and serviced cash register and besides windows tools there are not many accessibility options. But I havent seen many things in the software that would require any other form of seeing besides reading. Everything is accessible through shortcuts.

Mind you I dont live in the US.
TfsQuack [OP] 3 points 5y ago
I don’t either. I’m in Canada. Thank you though. I think the tasks will become easier given enough constant repetition.
Whereami259 1 points 5y ago
You have to try, there is nothing to lose and a lot to learn!
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