[real-eyes] Re: Fwd: Webinar on a Basic Beginner Screen Reader
- From: "Kimberly A. Morrow" <morrowka@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 07:58:33 -0500
I'm thrilled to see this. I paid $700 for Freedom Box, and to be honest, =
most of the time a sighted person has to click on something before it =
activates and you have to purchase their account in order to use it. Has =
anyone tried this new product, and is it as good as Freedom Box--or =
better?=20
Kim
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From: real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Robert Beach
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 8:41 AM
To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [real-eyes] Fwd: Webinar on a Basic Beginner Screen Reader
Hello all,
I received this from another list and decided to pass it on. I'll bet =
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somebody from this group will be interested.
EASI is presenting a public Webinar
Thunder RJ: A Screen Reader with Training Wheels
Tuesday June 19 - (2PM EASTERN)
Screen reading software that is really robust and gives the user =
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total control of almost all major software programs has to be complex =
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powerful. This also means that it is usually expensive. Most have =3D
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versions to let people try them, but this Webinar will demonstrate =
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inexpensive beginner screen reader that comes on a USB drive and will =
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from that drive without being installed as part of the computer=3D20
system. You can take it anywhere: to a friend's house or to a =
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library!
It is good for someone with learning disabilities or with limited=3D20
vision. It could be great for a senior wanting mainly access to =
simple,=3D20=3D
public Web sites or to exchange email with grandchildren. It could =
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useful for a person who is blind but who only requires very limited=3D20
computer access on a periodic basis.
It is NOT a substitute for the mainstream screen readers. It is =
like=3D20
transportation using a bike instead of a car. There is a place for =3D
both=3D20
forms of travel.
You can read more and register free at:
http://easi.cc/clinic.htm=3D20
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EASI In June!
Barrier-free Web Design is the EASI online course leading to the=3D20
Certificate in Accessible Information Technology
http://easi.cc/workshop.htm=3D20
The EASI Webinars in June are: Creating Accessible Forms and Thunder RJ: =
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Screen Reader with Training Wheels
http://easi.cc/clinic.htm=3D20
Norman Coombs
CEO EASI http://easi.cc=3D20
(949) 855-4852 (Pacific time zone)
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Robert Lee Beach
Assistive Technology Specialist
Kansas City Kansas Community College
7250 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66112
Phone: (913) 288-7671
Fax: (913) 288-7678
E-mail: rbeach@xxxxxxxxx
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