[bksvol-discuss] Re: Some Bookshare News
- From: "Sharon" <mt281820@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:05:16 -0500
The quota system?
Sharon
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yep, actually look at the "resources for software" of the hand out I posted.
In there are two products or actually three that are fantastic. One is
called "read Please" and is a free text to speech engine, that is designed
for people who use a mouse, the LD population. It is simple to use, and
free. For the cheaper version and only about $90 for the nicer version.
I also highlight Text aloud and Text to Audio, and how a file can be ran
through them, then put on a Zen Stone, which costs $43 which is down right
cheap, for most schools and budgets. Smile. One thing I did do, was
demonstrate how you could quickly and painlessly run a MP3 file off of
Kurzweil 1000 or Kurzweil 3000 and then copy that to the Zen Stone.
We also highlight Wintrans.
So... we explain how they can access the website with different tools.
If it is blind students, remind them that the Book Port and the Braille+ are
available free to legally blind students via the Quota system.
And that there is always help if they need it. Smile.
Shelley L. Rhodes M.A., VRT, CTVI
and Guinevere, Golden lady Guide
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Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc.
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More than Any other time, When I hold a beloved book in my hand, my
limitations fall from me, my spirit is free.
- Helen Keller
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From: "Sharon" <mt281820@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 5:44 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Some Bookshare News
Free or inexpensive ways to use the site? Can you say more so I have more
amunition?
Sharon
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Rhodes
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 3:27 PM
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Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Some Bookshare News
I know Alison, that here, it is the paperwork involved, and they are unsure
what software/hardware their students would need to access the site. Not to
mention the learning curve, smile.
Of actually having to learn a new site.
I know with my school districts once I pointed out ways they could find free
or inexpensive ways to access the site, they were much more readily eager to
try it.
Shelley L. Rhodes M.A., VRT, CTVI
and Guinevere, Golden lady Guide
juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc.
Graduate Alumni Association Board
www.guidedogs.com
More than Any other time, When i hold a beloved book in my hand, my
limitations fall from me, my spirit is free.
- Helen Keller
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From: "Allison Hilliker" <bookshare_girl@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 2:52 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Some Bookshare News
That is very exciting news! I'm thrilled. Thanks Monica for letting us
know.
You know, I never can figure why schools would decide they would not join
Bookshare. Monica mentioned that this school had previously said they were
uninterested in signing up their students. I wonder why. I mean... it's
free. They don't
really have anything to lose. Do you happen to know their original reason
for not signing students up? I ask so that we will know the concerns
schools are having in hopes that we can address them in the future. If one
school had this view of Bookshare, I would guess that others do as well. So
any insight is appreciated.
Thanks again,
Allison
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