[real-eyes] Re: Fwd: Webinar on a Basic Beginner Screen Reader
- From: "Brandie Young" <deaftaz@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 16:05:21 -0500
is that work with braille display also?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Fettgather" <jimkc@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 6:15 PM
Subject: [real-eyes] Re: Fwd: Webinar on a Basic Beginner Screen Reader
> Hi, I have tried the Thunder screen reader, an also another open source
> free
> screen reader that is available, called NVDA, Non-Visual Desktop Access.
>
> They're both very good for what they're designed to do.
>
> Good, better, best are subjective terms in some ways, but I think that
> System Access ability to remotely access another PC is definitely workth
> the
> price.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kimberly A. Morrow" <morrowka@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 7:58 AM
> Subject: [real-eyes] Re: Fwd: Webinar on a Basic Beginner Screen Reader
>
>
> 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
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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 =
> =3D
> 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 =
> nearly=3D20
> total control of almost all major software programs has to be complex =
> =3D
> and=3D20
> powerful. This also means that it is usually expensive. Most have =3D
> demo=3D20
> versions to let people try them, but this Webinar will demonstrate =
> an=3D20
> inexpensive beginner screen reader that comes on a USB drive and will =
> =3D
> run=3D20
> 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 =
> public=3D20
> 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 =
> be=3D20
> 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
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
> 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: =
> =3D
> A=3D20
> 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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