-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Fw: [macvoiceover] Fwd: A computer with a built in screenreader. for Ari.
- From: "cristy" <poppy0206@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2007 21:07:00 -0400
Interesting, I wonder why there is nothing like this for pc's.
Christine
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screenreader. for Ari.
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From: "Keith Reedy" <WA9DRO@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2007 1:47 PM
Subject: [macvoiceover] Fwd: A computer with a built in screenreader. for
Ari.
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>> From: Keith Reedy <WA9DRO@xxxxxxxxx>
>> Date: April 8, 2007 4:41:42 PM EDT
>> To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: A computer with a built in screenreader.
>>
>> Here is some information which we are putting on our sites. I hope that
>> every one of you who have a website will use this or write something
>> like it.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Keith reedy
>>
>>
>>
>> A Computer with a built-in Screen-reader
>>
>> What a disappointment it is to a blind man or woman to pay several
>> hundred dollars for a computer and bring it home from the store, or have
>> it delivered to your home, or office, only to find out that if you are
>> blind, you can't use your computer. In fact, if you are blind, you must
>> pay up to $1100.00 to order another piece of software, a screen reader
>> to make your brand new computer tell you what is on the screen and speak
>> the keys on the keyboard as you press them. I know what that is like, I
>> have been there and done that, but not any more.
>>
>> As of April the 29th, 2005, there is now a computer that a sighted
>> person or a blind person can use right out of the box, because, a
>> screen-reader is built in to the operating system. It is the most
>> installed screen-reader in the world, why? Because, it is installed on
>> every computer sold. This screen reader is installed on millions of
>> computers, not just a few thousand. This means that if you are a blind
>> computer user, you can enter a growing number of mall and airport
>> kiosks, classrooms, libraries, internet cafes and the list goes on and
>> use a computer to access the news, weather, check your e-mail just like
>> your sighted counterpart.
>>
>> This computer has a built in word processor which will open, create, or
>> edit Microsoft Word files, XML files or text files and will help you to
>> check the spelling on your work. Also included in the software is an
>> e-mail program, An internet browser,
>> Address book, Dictionary and more, and if you need A Bible program you
>> can have one as a free download. I use one of these computers every day
>> in my office and home.
>>
>> This computer is an Apple Macintosh, or, MAC for short. The screen-
>> reader is called, Voiceover and it comes installed on every new MAC,
>> beginning with Operating system, 10.4, or Tiger.
>>
>> You can choose a laptop if you are an "on the go" person or a desktop.
>> Here are some links that will help you choose the model of MAC that is
>> right for you, You will also find links to a Bible program, a calendar
>> program that will work with Voiceover and links to help you to learn how
>> to get around most effectively on your MAC with Voiceover.
>>
>> Good luck and smile, your life is about to change, mine has.
>>
>> Keith Reedy
>> Director and Technology Interface Coordinator
>> BIBLES FOR THE BLIND AND
>> VISUALLY HANDICAPPED INTERNATIONAL
>>
>> Start your search for a new MAC, buy on line, or search for an Apple
>> store near you at:
>>
>> http://www.apple.com
>>
>> Find information on learning to use your MAC and other helpful links
>> under MAC with Voiceover at,
>> http://www.icanworkthisthing.com
>>
>> Download a Bible program, free, from,
>> http://www.macsword.com
>>
>> Daychaser is a good calendar program that works well with Voiceover.
>> The program sells for about $20. You can buy this program, or, download
>> a demo at,
>> http://www.econtechnologies.com/site/pages/daychaser/
>> daychaser_overview.html
>>
>> Join the MAC Voiceover list and we will help you with your questions at,
>> //www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover
>>
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>>
>> Click on the link below to go to our homepage.
>> http://www.icanworkthisthing.com
>>
>> Manage your subscription by using the web interface on the link below.
>> //www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover
>>
>> Users can subscribe to this list by sending email to
>> macvoiceover-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> with 'subscribe' in the Subject field OR by logging into the Web
>> interface at //www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover
>>
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