(Every once in a while, we like to profile one of our staff members that work at the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired or docuScan. This article profiles Calvin Tucker who works in document prep at docuScan. You can find out more about docuScan and the services they provide here.)
docuScan employee Calvin Tucker prepping documents to be scanned and archived
Calvin came to docuScan by way of the Council, where he was working as a temporary employee. Council Executive Director Karen Majkrzak is dedicated to providing employment opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired. She was really impressed with Calvin’s attention to detail and reliability, so she told him about an opening with docuScan. He jumped at the chance, and now he’s a permanent employee of docuScan.
Calvin’s work for docuScan involves prepping documents to be scanned.
He pays close attention to each piece of paper to make sure there are no staples or paper clips, and if there are, he removes them. He aligns the sheets of paper so everything is ready for a smooth and efficient scanning process.
Calvin knows from personal experience how hard it can be to find meaningful work. “Growing up black in America in the 60s and 70s, you learned that you had to be extra-ordinary to get noticed. It wasn’t enough to just be ordinary. I needed to prove myself and show that I was a capable person. ”
Calvin lost his vision to glaucoma nearly 25 years ago. That presented an additional barrier to employment, but he persevered, and it has paid off.
“Getting this job with docuScan means I can get married now! It provides some of the financial security I needed to tie the knot.” This is news Calvin shares with a huge smile!
What does Calvin want prospective clients to know about docuScan? “Our staff respects the confidential nature of the information we handle. We are committed to accuracy and attention to the smallest of details. We care about the final product, and we stand behind every step of our work.”
When businesses hire docuScan, they receive an excellent service and at the same time, they increase employment opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired. It’s a win/win all around!