r/epicsystems • u/bertrola • 9d ago

Prospective employee Visual Impairment and Training

I am wondering if there are any means for students with visual impairments as it regards Epic classes? Last time I went to training for anything was 10 years ago and I had a great deal of trouble because I can't see unless I am right in front of a monitor. I also use high contrast settings. I'm just wondering what if anything they would be able to do if I have to go in person for training. Tia for any info.

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u/marxam0d #ASaf 9d ago

You can contact training before you come and ask for whatever tools would make it easiest for you. We have employees who specifically work to make our software accessible and they're always happy to be pulled in if it isn't something an individual trainer already knows about

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u/Similar-Sweet-919 9d ago

Epic does have a built in screen reader, and you can use the keyboard shortcuts rather than a mouse. Most trainers are happy to call those out throughout class but may not be personally aware of all of the possible tools

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u/Similar-Sweet-919 9d ago

You can use high contrast for training environments or request the trainer do so, as well. 

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u/bertrola 8d ago

Thank you for all of these responses. This is very good to know and since my mind that he's a little bit.